US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604023

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,461
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 103 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 17,461 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,360 by 2033. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location4.15 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46156, -99.94463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,461 (2019)
Projected traffic17,360 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Mulberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 17,461 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.