US Bridges

IH 20 WB FR over Draw

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009513177

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,191
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB FR over Draw in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long.

CarriesIH 20 WB FR
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 MI E of IH 635
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70303, -96.55662
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,191 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 IH 20 WB FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 WB FR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB FR over Draw carry?

About 2,191 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is IH 20 WB FR over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 WB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.