US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950000306151

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,568 vehicles a day, roughly 65% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,546 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesBillingslea Draw
Location1.15 MI NE of FM 2903
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32081, -103.77377
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,568 (2023)
Projected traffic9,546 by 2042
Trucks65%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB over Billingslea 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw carry?

About 4,568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 65% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Billingslea Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.