US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 6.0 MI E of US 190 · Structure no. 061860014005209

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,633 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location6.0 MI E of US 190
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82431, -102.00727
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,633 (2022)
Projected traffic5,535 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Draw carry?

About 3,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.