US Bridges

IH 20 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 100930049507284

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,680
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Drainage Ditch in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 35,680 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,840 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.00 MI E of SH 31
RouteInterstate 20
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43513, -94.81062
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,680 (2020)
Projected traffic46,840 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 35,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.