US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 7.65 MI W of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014003020

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Sfr over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location7.65 MI W of FM 11
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88624, -102.4275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.