US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 081150000505154

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,529
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 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 5 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 21,529 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,030 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI W of US 87
RouteInterstate 20
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25874, -101.50696
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,529 (2020)
Projected traffic21,030 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 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 over Draw carry?

About 21,529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.