US Bridges

Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000617022

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 104 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesBus Lp 20 (p)
CrossesE Fork Bitter Creek
Location0.55 MI E of FM 126
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46942, -100.00339
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2013)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
Trucks38%
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 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter 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 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 20 (p) over E Fork Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.