US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 2.07 MI E Culberson C/L · Structure no. 241230000304024

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesAdobe Draw
Location2.07 MI E Culberson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06636, -104.14478
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2013)
Projected traffic40 by 2033
Trucks40%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Adobe 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 March 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Adobe Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.