US Bridges

Lp 20 over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.54 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 222400008614194

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,181
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 20 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 20 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 34,181 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,600 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 20
CrossesDraw
Location0.54 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 20
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.52076, -99.44733
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,181 (2020)
Projected traffic66,600 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 20 over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lp 20 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 20 over Draw carry?

About 34,181 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 20 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lp 20 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.