US Bridges

IH 20 Ebfr over Elm Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605212

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ebfr over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 20 Ebfr 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 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Ebfr
CrossesElm Creek
Location1.15 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47732, -99.78662
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 traffic660 (2013)
Projected traffic930 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 Ebfr over Elm Creek built?

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

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

About 660 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ebfr 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 Ebfr over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.