US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000605025

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 97 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 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 Sfr
CrossesBull Wagon Creek
Location2.30 MI W of FM 707
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4586, -99.91189
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks29%
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 Bull Wagon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon 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 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Bull Wagon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.