US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 5.9 MI E of SH 208(S) · Structure no. 081680000601153

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesE Fork of N Champion Crk
Location5.9 MI E of SH 208(S)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40924, -100.74919
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks38%
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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over E 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 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over E Fork of N Champion Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.