US Bridges

IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 5.55 MI E of Nolan C/L · Structure no. 082210000604083

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,112
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 68 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 5 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 26,112 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,630 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 210 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Ml & Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location5.55 MI E of Nolan C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47674, -100.05525
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width210 ft (64.1 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,112 (2020)
Projected traffic31,630 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure6
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 Ml & Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is IH 20 Ml & 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw carry?

About 26,112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 210 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Ml & Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.