US Bridges

IH 10 Ml & SW FR over Draw

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007206094

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,495
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml & SW FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ml & SW FR over Draw in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 35,495 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,510 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

CarriesIH 10 Ml & SW FR
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI SE of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76877, -98.7225
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,495 (2020)
Projected traffic47,510 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml & SW FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is IH 10 Ml & SW FR 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 Ml & SW FR over Draw carry?

About 35,495 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml & SW FR over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 Ml & SW FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.