US Bridges

FM 2020 over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 866 · Structure no. 060690187001001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2020 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2020 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 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,410 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2020
CrossesDrain
Location1.95 MI E of FM 866
RouteState Highway 2020
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83388, -102.5313
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 inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans15
Design loadOther
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2013)
Projected traffic9,410 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 2020 over Drain built?

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

What condition is FM 2020 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2020 over Drain carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2020 over Drain?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2020 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.