US Bridges

IH 20 EB over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605220

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
16,768
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 EB over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 16,768 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,620 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 EB
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48337, -99.76552
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans17
Design loadOther
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,768 (2019)
Projected traffic24,620 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 EB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 EB over Draw carry?

About 16,768 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 EB over Draw?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.