FM 20 over Elm Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 0.9 MI SW of FM 812 · Structure no. 140110011504022
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,024
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 20 over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 20 over Elm Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,024 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 20 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 20 over Elm Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 20 over Elm Creek carry?
About 5,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 20 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns FM 20 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.