US Bridges

CR 20 over Tule Creek

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of FM 1318 · Structure no. 052190AA0239001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Tule Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 20 over Tule Creek in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 20
CrossesTule Creek
Location0.20 MI S of FM 1318
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates34.53652, -101.64551
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic89 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 20 over Tule Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Tule Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Tule Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Tule Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Tule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.