IH 10 over Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 11.75 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301172

Built: 1974; 51 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 63 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 14,295; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 14,295 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,870 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10

CrossesDraw

Location11.75 MI E of US 90

RouteInterstate 10

CountyCulberson County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.05143, -104.63265

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.

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans6

Design loadHS 20

Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width205 ft (62.6 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,295 (2020)

Projected traffic14,870 by 2033

Trucks62%

Lanes on structure4

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 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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 14,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.