IH 20 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of US 80 · Structure no. 191030049510302

Built: 1936; 89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition: Fair; inspected August 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,960; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,750 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr

CrossesDraw

Location0.10 MI E of US 80

RouteInterstate 20

CountyHarrison County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.49387, -94.15955

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 15

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)

Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2013)

Projected traffic2,750 by 2033

Trucks31%

Lanes on structure2

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 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr 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 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.