US Bridges

FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South

Fair

Lipscomb County, Texas · 6.8 MI W of SH 305 · Structure no. 041480181901004

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 64 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 1920
CrossesSand Creek North/South
Location6.8 MI W of SH 305
RouteState Highway 1920
StateTexas
Coordinates36.17976, -100.36651
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.