US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061950000307063

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 6,290 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 136 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI W of US 285
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39874, -103.48946
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,290 (2013)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is IH 20 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Draw carry?

About 6,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.