US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 208 (s) · Structure no. 081680000601300

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesLone Wolf Creek
Location0.3 MI E of SH 208 (s)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40579, -100.83809
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks40%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.