US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 4.15 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900053505149

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,617
2023 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 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 36,617 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,531 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 236 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location4.15 MI E of SH 304
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66561, -97.3465
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry9: Superior 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 length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width236 ft (72 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,617 (2023)
Projected traffic50,531 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 36,617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 236 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.