IH 10 Nfr over Draw

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Pecos County, Texas · 2.85 MI W of US 190 · Structure no. 061860014004032

Built: 1933; 92 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 53 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 7,706; 2023 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 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 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 7,706 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,548 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr

CrossesDraw

Location2.85 MI W of US 190

RouteState Highway 10

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.88466, -102.13898

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

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 length53 ft (16.2 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)

Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,706 (2023)

Projected traffic10,548 by 2042

Trucks30%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements

Estimated improvement cost$31,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 7,706 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.