US Bridges

IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 2047 · Structure no. 080300000607293

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,984
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 22,984 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,700 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long.

CarriesIH 20 Ml
CrossesSpring Branch
Location0.35 MI W of FM 2047
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40369, -99.41989
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 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 traffic22,984 (2020)
Projected traffic28,700 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch carry?

About 22,984 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 Ml over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.