US Bridges

IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 3.90 MI W of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 081770000603015

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,734
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 99 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 15,734 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,580 by 2033. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Ebml
CrossesBig Stink Creek
Location3.90 MI W of Taylor C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48763, -100.21224
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,734 (2019)
Projected traffic13,580 by 2033
Trucks42%
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 Ebml over Big Stink Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek carry?

About 15,734 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ebml over Big Stink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.