US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Bus 20 · Structure no. 081150000505146

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
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 Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of Bus 20
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23181, -101.52767
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 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 1964, making it 61 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.