US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.83 MI E of Kaufman C/L · Structure no. 102340049502012

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesBlackberry Creek
Location0.83 MI E of Kaufman C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64736, -96.06223
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Blackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Blackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.