US Bridges

Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.18 MI NW of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300009514383

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTalty RD IH 20 Row
CrossesTrib Little Brushy Crk
Location0.18 MI NW of FM 148
RouteState Highway 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71539, -96.33034
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Talty RD IH 20 Row over Trib Little Brushy Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.