US Bridges

IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000606181

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Ebfr
CrossesRainy Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of SH 351
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47928, -99.70345
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2013)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2033
Trucks25%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy Creek built?

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

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

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ebfr over Rainy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.