IH 10 N FR over Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 6.00 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301002

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 100 ft; 15 main spans
Daily traffic: 20; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 94 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR

CrossesDraw

Location6.00 MI E of US 90

RouteInterstate 10

CountyCulberson County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.04397, -104.72994

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans15

Design loadH 15

Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width46 ft (14 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)

Projected traffic30 by 2033

Trucks44%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is IH 10 N FR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 N FR over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Draw?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.