US Bridges

IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 7.80 MI E of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 080300000607284

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 78 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 25,672 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,370 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 199 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Ml & Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location7.80 MI E of Taylor C/L
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41424, -99.50091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width199 ft (60.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,672 (2020)
Projected traffic27,370 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw carry?

About 25,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 199 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ml & Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.