US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031403013

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesBig Sunday Creek
Location3.1 MI W of FM 4
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55911, -98.25017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Big Sunday Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Big Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.