US Bridges

IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 6.1 MI SE of FM 1621 · Structure no. 151310007205167

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw in Kendall 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 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 20,210 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,290 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 & FM 289
CrossesDraw
Location6.1 MI SE of FM 1621
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87171, -98.79429
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,210 (2013)
Projected traffic28,290 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 & FM 289 over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 & FM 289 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw carry?

About 20,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 10 & FM 289 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.