US Bridges

IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501029

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,984
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 59 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 24,984 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,200 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ml & FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI W of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58105, -97.99806
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,984 (2023)
Projected traffic36,200 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure10
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 Ml & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 10 Ml & 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw carry?

About 24,984 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 Ml & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.