US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of FM 1788 · Structure no. 061650000502026

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
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 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,300 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI E of FM 1788
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93159, -102.19898
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2013)
Projected traffic20,300 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 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Draw carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.