US Bridges

FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of SH 305 · Structure no. 041480181901006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1920
CrossesSand Creek East/West
Location3.1 MI W of SH 305
RouteState Highway 1920
StateTexas
Coordinates36.20172, -100.33047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1920 over Sand Creek East/West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.