US Bridges

Howard Draw RD over IH 10

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 6.45 MI E of SH 290 · Structure no. 070530014010168

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howard Draw RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Howard Draw RD over IH 10 in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2038. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesHoward Draw RD
CrossesIH 10
Location6.45 MI E of SH 290
RouteState Highway 2398
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69461, -101.45771
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic177 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Howard Draw RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howard Draw RD over IH 10 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Howard Draw RD over IH 10 carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Howard Draw RD over IH 10?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Howard Draw RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.