IH 10 over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.95 MI W of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900053504086

Built: 1970; 55 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition: Good; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 47 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 28,792; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 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 28,792 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,480 by 2033. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 336 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10

CrossesDraw

Location0.95 MI W of FM 794

RouteInterstate 10

CountyGonzales County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.65124, -97.51975

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	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans5

Design loadHS 20

Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)

Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)

Deck width336 ft (102.4 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,792 (2020)

Projected traffic40,480 by 2033

Trucks38%

Lanes on structure6

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 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 28,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 336 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.