US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.98 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 061950000307055

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
230
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 Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.98 MI W of SH 17
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40293, -103.53827
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2013)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks46%
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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Sfr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.