US Bridges

Fulwiler RD over IH 20

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000605216

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
684
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fulwiler RD over IH 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fulwiler RD over IH 20 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2031. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFulwiler RD
CrossesIH 20
Location1.10 MI E of FM 707
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46601, -99.82151
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2020)
Projected traffic115 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fulwiler RD over IH 20 built?

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

What condition is Fulwiler RD over IH 20 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fulwiler RD over IH 20 carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fulwiler RD over IH 20?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fulwiler RD over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.