US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · IH 20 at FM 307 · Structure no. 061650000515197

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1966, 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 227 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr & FM 307
CrossesMidland Draw
LocationIH 20 at FM 307
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99928, -102.01868
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width227 ft (69.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2037
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 227 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr & FM 307 over Midland Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.