US Bridges

IH 20 S FR over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950000306049

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 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 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 S FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 2903
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30723, -103.79756
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 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 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is IH 20 S FR over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 S FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.