US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031403147

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesBig Sunday Creek
Location3.1 MI W of FM 4
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55803, -98.25027
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday 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 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Big Sunday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.