US Bridges

IH-20 over Trib Sanchez Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 3.1 MI W of FM-1884 · Structure no. 021840031407066

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-20 over Trib Sanchez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH-20 over Trib Sanchez 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 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 49,984 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,840 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIH-20
CrossesTrib Sanchez Creek
Location3.1 MI W of FM-1884
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72809, -97.85983
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,984 (2023)
Projected traffic39,840 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Trib Sanchez Creek built?

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

What condition is IH-20 over Trib Sanchez 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH-20 over Trib Sanchez Creek carry?

About 49,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH-20 over Trib Sanchez Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH-20 over Trib Sanchez Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.