US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.3 Mi. W. of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080027102771

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,338
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,338 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,073 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 Mi. W. of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76242, -96.15799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,338 (2019)
Projected traffic6,073 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 IH 10 over Draw built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 4,338 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.