US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900053505157

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,582
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 1972, so it is 53 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 28,582 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,040 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI E of SH 97
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68061, -97.27295
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 inspectionFebruary 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
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,582 (2020)
Projected traffic41,040 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1972, making it 53 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 28,582 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.