US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.65 MI E of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210000618050

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,070
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,070 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,900 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Loop 20 (r)
CrossesE Fork Rainy Creek
Location1.65 MI E of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44129, -99.65603
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,070 (2013)
Projected traffic9,900 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy 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 Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek carry?

About 7,070 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop 20 (r) over E Fork Rainy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.