US Bridges

Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 082210000616017

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 97 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 20 (n)
CrossesNoodle Creek
Location0.20 MI E of FM 1085
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48745, -100.1173
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2023)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle 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 Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 20 (n) over Noodle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.