IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 349 · Structure no. 061650000515189

Built: 1966; 59 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 47 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 45,075; 2019 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 1966 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 59 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 45,075 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,320 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20

CrossesDraw

Location0.8 MI NE of SH 349

RouteInterstate 20

CountyMidland County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.97546, -102.06075

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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 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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans5

Design loadOther

Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width183 ft (55.8 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,075 (2019)

Projected traffic53,320 by 2033

Trucks31%

Lanes on structure8

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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 45,075 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.