US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 193 · Structure no. 021820031403152

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 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 1972, so it is 53 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 110 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesTrib of Barton Creek
Location0.1 MI W of SH 193
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.53337, -98.32039
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
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 Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Barton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.