US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031402010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek 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 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesBuck Creek
Location2.5 MI E of FM 4
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57993, -98.15794
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek 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 Buck 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 Buck Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.