US Bridges

FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 6.2 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150115601001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 820
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location6.2 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 820
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38003, -101.33283
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 820 over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.