US Bridges

IH 20 over Draw

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 3.15 MI NE of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000402062

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,626
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 over Draw in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 57 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 18,626 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,076 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 153 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesDraw
Location3.15 MI NE of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46091, -103.35377
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width153 ft (46.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,626 (2022)
Projected traffic26,076 by 2042
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is IH 20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Draw carry?

About 18,626 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 153 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.