US Bridges

FM 2020 over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of FM 1936 · Structure no. 060690187001002

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,422
2020 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 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 16,422 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2020
CrossesDrain
Location1.85 MI W of FM 1936
RouteState Highway 2020
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8464, -102.47766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,422 (2020)
Projected traffic19,340 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
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. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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 16,422 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2020 over Drain?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2020 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.