US Bridges

Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.06MI W of Carriage Hill · Structure no. 142270AA1553004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 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 culvert carrying Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 480 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. 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
Location0.06MI W of Carriage Hill
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33828, -97.52399
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2010)
Projected traffic650 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 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 Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Highway 20 over Branch of Wilbarger Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.