US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Town Creek

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of Bus 70 · Structure no. 081770000603274

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Town Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 Sfr
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.40 MI NE of Bus 70
RouteState Highway 20
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4639, -100.38243
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2013)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2033
Trucks34%
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 Sfr over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Town 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 Sfr over Town Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Town Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.