US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 6.20 MI E of FM 2023 · Structure no. 061860014002147

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert 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 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location6.20 MI E of FM 2023
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86952, -102.48518
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2013)
Projected traffic3,060 by 2033
Trucks44%
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 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Draw carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.