US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 3.0 MI E of SP 148 · Structure no. 241160212106088

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 13,301 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location3.0 MI E of SP 148
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27797, -105.8001
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,301 (2019)
Projected traffic12,730 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 1962, making it 63 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Draw carry?

About 13,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.