US Bridges

IH 20 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604120

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Sfr 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI W of FM 126
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47448, -100.02817
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic220 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 Sfr over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 20 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 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.