US Bridges

IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.55 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604085

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 98 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 5 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 28,499 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,730 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 240 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 & FR
CrossesMulberry Creek Branch
Location4.55 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46086, -99.93854
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width240 ft (73.2 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,499 (2020)
Projected traffic34,730 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch 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 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch carry?

About 28,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 240 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 & FR over Mulberry Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.