US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.32 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300049501179

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 36,770 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,860 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesDraw
Location0.32 MI E of SH 34
RouteInterstate 20
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69947, -96.27028
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic36,770 (2023)
Projected traffic29,860 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Draw carry?

About 36,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.