US Bridges

CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk

PoorPosted for load

Donley County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 250650AA0316001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 20
CrossesLelia Lake Crk
Location1.0 MI N of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates34.89614, -100.74159
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Lelia Lake Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.