US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021840031401053

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2038. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesPatrick Creek
Location3.7 MI E of FM 1189
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72222, -97.89455
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2024)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Sfr over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Patrick 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.