US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of SH 208 (s) · Structure no. 081680000508102

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesLone Wolf Draw
Location0.1 MI E of SH 208 (s)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40902, -100.84352
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2013)
Projected traffic690 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Lone Wolf Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.