US Bridges

IH 20 over Cottonwood Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of FM 869 · Structure no. 061950000307083

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,052
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Cottonwood Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Cottonwood Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 10,052 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,660 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesCottonwood Draw
Location0.10 MI E of FM 869
RouteInterstate 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38567, -103.61635
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,052 (2020)
Projected traffic7,660 by 2033
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Cottonwood Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Cottonwood 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 over Cottonwood Draw carry?

About 10,052 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Cottonwood Draw?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 over Cottonwood Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.