US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604135

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location4.15 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46143, -99.94483
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2013)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sfr over Mulberry Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry 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 April 2023.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.