US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 5.00 MI W of RM 1111 · Structure no. 241160000207142

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 60 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 13,190 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,470 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location5.00 MI W of RM 1111
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19469, -105.43967
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 inspectionJune 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,190 (2013)
Projected traffic18,470 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure5
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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 13,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.