US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.10 MI E of FM 2023 · Structure no. 061860014002138

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,008
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 EB over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,611 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location3.10 MI E of FM 2023
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86209, -102.53511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2022)
Projected traffic5,611 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Draw carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.