US Bridges

IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 061860014001014

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2030. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 N Rest Area
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI E of US 67
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87771, -102.64485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2010)
Projected traffic760 by 2030
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is IH 10 N Rest Area over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N Rest Area over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.