US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650000514163

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44,070
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw in Midland 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 44,070 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,120 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI W of Lp 250
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.93981, -102.1607
Functional classUrban 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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,070 (2020)
Projected traffic46,120 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Draw carry?

About 44,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.