Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek
FairMitchell County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 208 (n) · Structure no. 081680000512018
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,385
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 101 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 2,385 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Bus 20 over Lone Wolf 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 Lone Wolf Creek carry?
About 2,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Bus 20 over Lone Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.