US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 5.85 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061950000307073

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,055
2020 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, 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 14,055 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,830 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location5.85 MI E of US 285
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42591, -103.39021
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,055 (2020)
Projected traffic9,830 by 2033
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Draw built?

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

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 14,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.