US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 3.75 MI E of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900053504094

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
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 Gonzales 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesDraw
Location3.75 MI E of FM 794
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65614, -97.44137
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N FR over Draw built?

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

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 January 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.