US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 021820031402009

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 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 302 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesRocky Bluff CR
Location2.0 MI W of US 281
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59152, -98.13753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 Rocky Bluff CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR 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 Rocky Bluff CR carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Rocky Bluff CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.