US Bridges

SH 20 over Draw

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 192 · Structure no. 241160000204011

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
294
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 20 over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 96 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 294 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 20
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI W of FM 192
RouteState Highway 20
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25833, -105.80655
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH 20 over Draw built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is SH 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 20 over Draw carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.