US Bridges

IH 20 Bus WB over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 2.04 MI E of SP 269 · Structure no. 061650000503240

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
139 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus WB over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Bus WB 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 5 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 5,690 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Bus WB
CrossesMidland Draw
Location2.04 MI E of SP 269
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01314, -102.04119
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,690 (2013)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 Bus WB over Midland Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Bus WB 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus WB over Midland Draw carry?

About 5,690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus WB over Midland Draw?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus WB over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.