US Bridges

IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000220056

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 95 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 3,290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,610 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Bus Loop
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.20 MI W of US 90
RouteState Highway 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03952, -104.83495
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,290 (2013)
Projected traffic4,610 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Bus Loop over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.