BUS LOOP 20 (R)
Carrying BUS LOOP 20 (R) over CATCLAW CREEK
1.90 MI E OF US 83, Taylor, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUS LOOP 20 (R)
The BUS LOOP 20 (R) bridge in Taylor, Texas carries BUS LOOP 20 (R) over CATCLAW CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1959, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 10 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,335 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUS LOOP 20 (R) compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 10
- Structure Length
- 27.4 m (90 ft)
- Deck Width
- 22.3 m (73 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,335 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082210000618034
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUS LOOP 20 (R) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BUS LOOP 20 (R) against other structures in Taylor and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BUS LOOP 20 (R)?
BUS LOOP 20 (R) in Taylor, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUS LOOP 20 (R) inspected?
BUS LOOP 20 (R)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,335 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUS LOOP 20 (R) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUS LOOP 20 (R)?
BUS LOOP 20 (R) has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUS LOOP 20 (R)?
BUS LOOP 20 (R) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BUS LOOP 20 (R) and does age affect safety?
BUS LOOP 20 (R) was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1959.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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