US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 081770000602238

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 20,180 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,260 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 233 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI W of SH 70
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44779, -100.41566
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width233 ft (71 m)
Roadway width124 ft (37.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,180 (2013)
Projected traffic28,260 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Draw carry?

About 20,180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 233 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.