US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.75 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900053505147

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,240
2013 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 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 28,240 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,540 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location2.75 MI E of SH 304
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66366, -97.37002
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.

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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,240 (2013)
Projected traffic39,540 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 1971, making it 54 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 28,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.