US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of FM 4 · Structure no. 021820031403158

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesTrib of Big Sunday CR
Location2.30 MI W of FM 4
RouteInterstate 20
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56539, -98.23675
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 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Big Sunday CR 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 Big 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 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR carry?

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

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Trib of Big Sunday CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 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 Big Sunday CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.