US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 670(S) · Structure no. 081680000508048

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 670(S)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35214, -101.01837
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$37,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.