US Bridges

IH 20 over Hitts Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 4.648 MI E of US 69 · Structure no. 102120049505146

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,407
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Hitts Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Hitts Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 33,407 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,770 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesHitts Creek
Location4.648 MI E of US 69
RouteInterstate 20
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45824, -95.31077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,407 (2020)
Projected traffic36,770 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hitts Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Hitts 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Hitts Creek carry?

About 33,407 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Hitts Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Hitts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.