US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.19 MI E of Sutton C/L · Structure no. 071340014108052

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesPistol Draw
Location0.19 MI E of Sutton C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46908, -100.11347
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2010)
Projected traffic780 by 2032
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Pistol 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Pistol Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.