US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.93 MI W of Allamore RD · Structure no. 241160000210168

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2020 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 1979, so it is 46 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,840 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 165 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location0.93 MI W of Allamore RD
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07658, -105.01919
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2020)
Projected traffic19,840 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.