US Bridges

Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 4.15 MI W of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 081770000603173

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20 in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStink Ck RD CR 126
CrossesIH 20
Location4.15 MI W of Taylor C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48869, -100.21624
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$124,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20 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 Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stink Ck RD CR 126 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.