US Bridges

IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 5.7 MI E of SH 208(S) · Structure no. 081680000601001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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 14,470 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,260 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Ml
CrossesW Fork of N Champion Crk
Location5.7 MI E of SH 208(S)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40909, -100.75226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,470 (2013)
Projected traffic20,260 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk 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 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk carry?

About 14,470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ml over W Fork of N Champion Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.