US Bridges

IH 20 S FR over Drain

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680000706145

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 S FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 S FR over Drain in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 S FR
CrossesDrain
Location1.50 MI NE of FM 2461
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44565, -98.6802
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic363 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 S FR over Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 S FR over Drain 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 S FR over Drain carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 S FR over Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 S FR over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.