US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of US 190 · Structure no. 061860014004036

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
163 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
7,266
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 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 7,266 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,172 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI E of US 190
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86509, -102.08796
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,266 (2022)
Projected traffic10,172 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$323,000
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 7,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.