US Bridges

Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 3438 · Structure no. 082210227001001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 70 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 6,690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,370 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long.

CarriesBus 20 S FR
CrossesLittle Elm Crk W Relief
Location0.10 MI E of FM 3438
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45319, -99.80647
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,690 (2013)
Projected traffic9,370 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief 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 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief carry?

About 6,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bus 20 S FR over Little Elm Crk W Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.