US Bridges

IH-20 Business EB over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 2.04 MI E of Spur 269 · Structure no. 061650000503239

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
138 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH-20 Business EB over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH-20 Business EB over Midland Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,480 by 2030. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH-20 Business EB
CrossesMidland Draw
Location2.04 MI E of Spur 269
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01294, -102.04107
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2010)
Projected traffic11,480 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Business EB over Midland Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH-20 Business EB over Midland 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 Business EB over Midland Draw carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH-20 Business EB over Midland Draw?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH-20 Business EB over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.