US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Draw

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 283 · Structure no. 080300000701096

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI E of US 283
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40142, -99.38221
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2013)
Projected traffic490 by 2033
Trucks32%
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 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.