US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 7.7 MI E of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 080300000607285

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,870
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location7.7 MI E of Taylor C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41362, -99.50095
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2013)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH 20 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr 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 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.