IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd.

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 2.60 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 081770000602233

Built: 1960; 65 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 114 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 10,090; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd. is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd. in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,130 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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 EB

CrossesHopkins Rd.

Location2.60 MI W of SH 70

RouteInterstate 20

CountyNolan County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.44963, -100.44225

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourBridge not over waterway

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating58 US tons

Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)

Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2013)

Projected traffic14,130 by 2033

Trucks34%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesHighway

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—

NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd. carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Hopkins Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.