US Bridges

IH 20 Wbml over North Champion Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 5.8 MI E of SH 208(S) · Structure no. 081680000601073

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbml over North Champion Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Wbml over North Champion Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 7,230 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,130 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Wbml
CrossesNorth Champion Creek
Location5.8 MI E of SH 208(S)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40934, -100.75087
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,230 (2013)
Projected traffic10,130 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wbml over North Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbml over North Champion 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 Wbml over North Champion Creek carry?

About 7,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbml over North Champion Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbml over North Champion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.