US Bridges

IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of SH 206 · Structure no. 230680000703084

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,166
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 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 19,166 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 and N & S FR
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI W of SH 206
RouteInterstate 20
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37546, -99.03066
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,166 (2020)
Projected traffic25,200 by 2030
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 and N & S FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is IH 20 and N & S FR 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw carry?

About 19,166 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 20 and N & S FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.