US Bridges

IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Loop 338-EAST · Structure no. 060690000501219

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Bus Nfr
CrossesDrain
Location0.1 MI W of Loop 338-EAST
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87364, -102.31189
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2013)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Nfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus Nfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.