US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Drain

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SP 156 · Structure no. 191030049510122

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Drain in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesDrain
Location0.20 MI E of SP 156
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46671, -94.05247
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IH 20 Nfr over Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Drain carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.