US Bridges

Bus 20 EB over Draw

Good

Howard County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 350 · Structure no. 081150000510158

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 20 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 20 EB over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2033. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesBus 20 EB
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of SH 350
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25762, -101.46019
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2013)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2033
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bus 20 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 20 EB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 20 EB over Draw carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Bus 20 EB over Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 20 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.