US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 80 · Structure no. 191030049510133

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI E of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49207, -94.16183
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.