US Bridges

IH 20 S FR over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 4.85 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950000305043

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 S FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 S FR over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 S FR
CrossesDraw
Location4.85 MI NE of IH 10
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14211, -104.00181
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 S FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 S FR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 S FR over Draw carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 S FR over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 S FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.