US Bridges

IH 20 N FR over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 3.20 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000703131

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 N FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 N FR over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 N FR
CrossesDraw
Location3.20 MI W of SH 6
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37641, -98.88473
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2013)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 N FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is IH 20 N 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 February 2024.

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

About 470 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 N FR over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 N FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.