US Bridges

IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 021820031402088

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,430 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr
CrossesTrib of Brazos River
Location2.0 MI E of US 281
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62877, -98.07521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,400 (2020)
Projected traffic28,430 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River 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 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River carry?

About 26,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 Mn Lns & Nfr over Trib of Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.