Bus 20 over Rock Creek
FairMitchell County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of SH 208 (n) · Structure no. 081680000512013
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,330
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 20 over Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 20 over Rock Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 97 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 20 over Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Bus 20 over Rock 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Bus 20 over Rock Creek carry?
About 1,330 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 over Rock Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 20 over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.