US Bridges

IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 18 · Structure no. 062380000404077

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 315 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 & FR Rds
CrossesArroyo Carrasco
Location0.50 MI W of SH 18
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.57305, -102.90038
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width315 ft (96 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,950 (2020)
Projected traffic11,790 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco 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 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco carry?

About 17,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 315 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 & FR Rds over Arroyo Carrasco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.