US Bridges

IH 20 over Drain

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of Dallas C/L · Structure no. 181300009514165

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Drain in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 59,415 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,038 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIH 20
CrossesDrain
Location3.0 MI E of Dallas C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69806, -96.46699
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,415 (2023)
Projected traffic93,038 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Drain 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Drain carry?

About 59,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Drain?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.