IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 8.7 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950000306046

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Good; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 10; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 S Frtg RD

CrossesCowan Draw

Location8.7 MI NE of IH 10

RouteInterstate 20

CountyReeves County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.18003, -103.95334

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 spans4

Design loadOther

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)

Projected traffic10 by 2033

Trucks50%

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 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 S Frtg RD over Cowan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.