US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.30 MI W of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000605140

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesBull Wagon Creek
Location2.30 MI W of FM 707
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45917, -99.91188
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2013)
Projected traffic120 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon Creek built?

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

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

About 80 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Bull Wagon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.