US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 6.88 MI W of Allamore RD · Structure no. 241160000209048

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesCamel Draw
Location6.88 MI W of Allamore RD
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10481, -105.11364
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2013)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Nfr over Camel Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Camel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Camel Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.