US Bridges

IH 20 & FR over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 082210000604129

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,267
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 & FR over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 104 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 26,267 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,270 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 & FR
CrossesDraw
Location1.95 MI E of FM 126
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46683, -99.98158
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic26,267 (2020)
Projected traffic32,270 by 2033
Trucks36%
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 & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 20 & FR 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 & FR over Draw carry?

About 26,267 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 & FR over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.