US Bridges

FM 2020 over Drain

Fair

Ector County, Texas · JCT of FM 2020 & FM 1936 · Structure no. 060690187001003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,790
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 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 20,790 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2020
CrossesDrain
LocationJCT of FM 2020 & FM 1936
RouteState Highway 2020
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85365, -102.44652
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,790 (2020)
Projected traffic26,450 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2020 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2020 over Drain carry?

About 20,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2020 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2020 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.