IH 20 EB Entr Ramp over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 429 · Structure no. 181300049501193

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected January 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 3,720; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB Entr Ramp over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB Entr Ramp 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 3,720 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

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CarriesIH 20 EB Entr Ramp

CrossesDraw

Location0.10 MI E of FM 429

RouteInterstate 20

CountyKaufman County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.68009, -96.19393

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,720 (2013)

Projected traffic5,220 by 2033

Trucks15%

Lanes on structure1

Traffic directionOne-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

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 Entr Ramp over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 EB Entr Ramp 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 Entr Ramp over Draw carry?

About 3,720 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB Entr Ramp over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 20 EB Entr Ramp over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.