US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Elm Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605209

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 Wbfr over Elm Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.15 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47816, -99.78702
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2013)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Wbfr over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr over Elm 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 Wbfr over Elm Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr over Elm Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.