US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of Bus 70 · Structure no. 081770000603272

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr over Draw in Nolan 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 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI NE of Bus 70
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46101, -100.38464
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2013)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 Sfr over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.