US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 6.2 MI E of FM 2023 · Structure no. 061860014002075

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location6.2 MI E of FM 2023
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86993, -102.48597
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr 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 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.