US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000606184

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 20,520 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,720 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI SE of SH 351
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46419, -99.68117
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,520 (2020)
Projected traffic29,720 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure5
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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is IH 20 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 over Draw carry?

About 20,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.