US Bridges

Bus Loop 20 (r) over Rainy Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210000618342

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Loop 20 (r) over Rainy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus Loop 20 (r) over Rainy Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus Loop 20 (r)
CrossesRainy Creek
Location0.30 MI E of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44524, -99.67863
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.