US Bridges

FM 20 over SH 130

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · At Intersection FM 20 · Structure no. 150950358302039

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 20 over SH 130 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 20 over SH 130 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 20
CrossesSH 130
LocationAt Intersection FM 20
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69172, -97.87429
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2013)
Projected traffic930 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 SH 130 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 20 over SH 130 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FM 20 over SH 130 carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 20 over SH 130?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 20 over SH 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.