US Bridges

IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604123

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
26,959
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 67 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 26,959 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,930 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Ml & FR
CrossesE Fork Bitter Creek
Location0.35 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47684, -100.00566
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,959 (2020)
Projected traffic32,930 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter 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 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek carry?

About 26,959 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 Ml & FR over E Fork Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.