US Bridges

FM 600 over IH 20

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.95 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000606323

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,230
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 600 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 600 over IH 20 in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 3,230 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2033. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 600
CrossesIH 20
Location2.95 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 600
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49038, -99.723
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,230 (2013)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 600 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 600 over IH 20 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 FM 600 over IH 20 carry?

About 3,230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 600 over IH 20?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 600 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.