US Bridges

IH 20 Wbfr over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of SH 351 · Structure no. 082210000606202

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,810
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Wbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Wbfr over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,810 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 20 Wbfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI SE of SH 351
RouteState Highway 20
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46437, -99.68071
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,810 (2013)
Projected traffic6,740 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 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 Wbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Wbfr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Wbfr over Draw carry?

About 4,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Wbfr over Draw?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Wbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.