US Bridges

IH 20 over Elm Creek Relief

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605217

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
121 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
22,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Elm Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Elm Creek Relief 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 5 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 22,393 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,120 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 182 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesElm Creek Relief
Location0.55 MI W of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4806, -99.77764
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width182 ft (55.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,393 (2020)
Projected traffic27,120 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for 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 over Elm Creek Relief built?

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

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

About 22,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Elm Creek Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 182 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Elm Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.