US Bridges

IH 20 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 5.05 MI NE of FM 516 · Structure no. 062380000402021

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 Nfr over Draw in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location5.05 MI NE of FM 516
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48008, -103.31112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2013)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 Nfr 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 20 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.