US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 5.80 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014005043

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
542 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
7,266
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile 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 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 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesFour Mile Draw
Location5.80 MI W of SH 349
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76259, -101.93043
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadUnknown
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile 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 Four Mile Draw carry?

About 7,266 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile Draw?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Four Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.