US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031403012

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesTrib of Big Sunday CR
Location1.9 MI W of FM 4
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56929, -98.23027
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks29%
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 Trib of Big Sunday CR built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday 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 Trib of Big Sunday CR carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.