US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Austin County, Texas · 8.00 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080027102802

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,316
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 46,316 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,842 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 321 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location8.00 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75093, -96.28301
Functional classRural 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width321 ft (97.8 m)
Roadway width194 ft (59.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,316 (2019)
Projected traffic64,842 by 2039
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure10
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 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 46,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 321 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.