US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 021820031402008

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location0.2 MI E of US 281
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61194, -98.10764
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Coffee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.