US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.3 MI W of FM 465 · Structure no. 150950002503012

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 93 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 53,260 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,565 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 364 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location4.3 MI W of FM 465
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50413, -98.17832
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 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 loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width364 ft (110.9 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,260 (2023)
Projected traffic74,565 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 53,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 364 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.