US Bridges

Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210000619026

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1945, 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 20 (o)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.40 MI W of FM 707
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45785, -99.87859
Functional classUrban 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 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 (o) over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian 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 (o) over Indian Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 20 (o) over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.