US Bridges

IH 20 WB FR over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 082210000605224

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,980
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 WB FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 WB FR 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 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 WB FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI NE of US 83
RouteState Highway 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48674, -99.75943
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,980 (2010)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 WB FR over Draw built?

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

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

About 1,980 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 WB FR over Draw?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 WB FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.