US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw

Good

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 4.98 MI E Culberson C/L · Structure no. 241230000304103

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesClay Pit Draw
Location4.98 MI E Culberson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08434, -104.10272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Clay Pit Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.