US Bridges

IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of US 190 · Structure no. 061860014004034

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,175
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 91 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 4,175 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,630 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 279 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Ml & Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI W of US 190
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87682, -102.11708
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width279 ft (85 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,175 (2017)
Projected traffic5,630 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml & Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is IH 10 Ml & Nfr 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw carry?

About 4,175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 279 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.