US Bridges

IH 20 & Sfr over Draw

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 5.60 MI NE of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 062380000402065

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 & Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 20 & Sfr 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 22,290 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,206 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20 & Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location5.60 MI NE of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 20
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47795, -103.31796
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 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,290 (2022)
Projected traffic31,206 by 2033
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure6
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 & Sfr 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 & Sfr 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 & Sfr over Draw carry?

About 22,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 & Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 20 & Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.