US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Draw

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2217 · Structure no. 241160000205098

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 WB over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 12,380 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2217
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19594, -105.73344
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,380 (2019)
Projected traffic12,730 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Draw carry?

About 12,380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.