US Bridges

FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950098701007

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 20
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location2.3 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6196, -97.92929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2020)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 20 over Dry Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 20 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.