IH 10 WB over Draw

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240550000303121

Built: 1970; 55 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 80 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 7,917; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,917 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,292 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB

CrossesDraw

Location1.15 MI W of SH 118

RouteInterstate 10

CountyCulberson County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.06633, -104.23674

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating55 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)

Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)

Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,917 (2019)

Projected traffic10,292 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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Draw 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 WB over Draw carry?

About 7,917 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.