US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 314 · Structure no. 102340049503102

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.7 MI E of FM 314
RouteInterstate 20
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50429, -95.63164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2023)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
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 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.