US Bridges

IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 80 · Structure no. 191030049510137

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp 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 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI E of US 80
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49348, -94.15987
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2013)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wb/Exit Ramp over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.