IH 10 WB over Draw

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Culberson County, Texas · 12.20 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240550000302142

Built: 1971; 54 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Other; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 50 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 7,916; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 10 WB over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,916 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,291 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB

CrossesDraw

Location12.20 MI W of SH 118

RouteInterstate 10

CountyCulberson County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.07326, -104.42139

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
Deck	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Superstructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Substructure	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating56 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans1

Design loadHS 20

Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)

Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)

Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)

Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,916 (2019)

Projected traffic10,291 by 2039

Trucks54%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB 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 WB over Draw carry?

About 7,916 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.