US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Loraine Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · At FM 644(S) · Structure no. 081680000601161

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Loraine Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Loraine Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesLoraine Draw
LocationAt FM 644(S)
RouteInterstate 20
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41457, -100.71315
Functional classRural Major 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
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks39%
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 Sfr over Loraine Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over Loraine 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 Sfr over Loraine Draw carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Loraine Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Loraine Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.