US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 5.55 MI E of Nolan C/L · Structure no. 082210000604113

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location5.55 MI E of Nolan C/L
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47742, -100.05515
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2013)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.