US Bridges

IH 20 Bus over Draw

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 2.50 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000401004

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Bus over Draw is a concrete slab carrying IH 20 Bus over Draw in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 98 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 4,607 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,924 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44791, -103.42774
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,607 (2022)
Projected traffic7,924 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is IH 20 Bus 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 Bus over Draw carry?

About 4,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.