US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 193 · Structure no. 021820031403138

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesTrib of Little Sunday CR
Location1.3 MI E of SH 193
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5415, -98.29767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR 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 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Trib of Little Sunday CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.