US Bridges

Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680000613076

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBus 20
CrossesLoraine Creek Draw
Location0.05 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41268, -100.72738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2013)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bus 20 over Loraine Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.