US Bridges

Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA1553003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk is a concrete slab carrying Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2027. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Highway 20
CrossesBranch of Wilbarger Crk
Location0.20 MI E of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34252, -97.53857
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.