US Bridges

IH 10 S FR over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 4.0 MI W of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014006044

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 S FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 S FR 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 S FR
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI W of SH 349
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75253, -101.90629
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 2024
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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 S FR over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 S FR 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 S FR over Draw carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 S FR over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 S FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.