US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 5.52 MI W Culberson C/L · Structure no. 241160000210087

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,770 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location5.52 MI W Culberson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06758, -104.99628
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2019)
Projected traffic12,770 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 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over 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 EB over Draw carry?

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.