US Bridges

FM 2020 over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Lp 338W · Structure no. 060690187001004

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,699
2023 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 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 19,699 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,750 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2020
CrossesDrain
Location0.15 MI W of Lp 338W
RouteState Highway 2020
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86022, -102.41781
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,699 (2023)
Projected traffic28,750 by 2033
Trucks23%
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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2020 over Drain carry?

About 19,699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2020 over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2020 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.