US Bridges

Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of RM 1111 · Structure no. 241160000219042

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
100 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,280
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca 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 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBus Lp 10
CrossesSierra Blanca Draw
Location0.70 MI E of RM 1111
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17244, -105.34659
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 geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,280 (2013)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw built?

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

What condition is Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca 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 Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw carry?

About 1,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bus Lp 10 over Sierra Blanca Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.