US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 108 SB · Structure no. 021820031403151

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesTrib of Barton Creek
Location0.1 MI E of SH 108 SB
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51581, -98.36609
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
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 Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton 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 Trib of Barton Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.