US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605211

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,689
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD 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 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 13,689 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,560 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesElm Creek & Shirley RD
Location1.15 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47761, -99.78687
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,689 (2019)
Projected traffic13,560 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD 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 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD carry?

About 13,689 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Elm Creek & Shirley RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.