US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Drain

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.10 MI SW of Lp 338 E · Structure no. 060690000501210

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1969, 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 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 20,220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,310 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesDrain
Location0.10 MI SW of Lp 338 E
RouteState Highway 20
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87338, -102.31166
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,220 (2013)
Projected traffic28,310 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bus over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Bus 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Drain carry?

About 20,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.