US Bridges

IH 20 WB over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605222

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
131 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
16,667
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 16,667 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,620 by 2033. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 WB
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI E of US 83
RouteInterstate 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4844, -99.76536
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans17
Design loadOther
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,667 (2019)
Projected traffic24,620 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is IH 20 WB 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 WB over Draw carry?

About 16,667 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB over Draw?

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

Who owns IH 20 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.