US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210000618055

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 13,391 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,960 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBus Loop 20 R
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.20 MI W of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44937, -99.7206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,391 (2023)
Projected traffic17,960 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar 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 Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Loop 20 R over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.