US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.05 MI NE of Lp 250 W · Structure no. 061650000502015

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,390
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus over Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 103 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 16,390 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,950 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI NE of Lp 250 W
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96921, -102.1261
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,390 (2013)
Projected traffic22,950 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is IH 20 Bus 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Draw carry?

About 16,390 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.