US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 8.80 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014005041

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
99
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 1932, so it is 93 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location8.80 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79296, -101.96504
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr 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 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.