US Bridges

IH 10 over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.90 MI SE of SH 349 · Structure no. 061860014006281

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7,128 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,218 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 209 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI SE of SH 349
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72972, -101.82871
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width209 ft (63.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,128 (2022)
Projected traffic12,218 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 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 over Draw carry?

About 7,128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 209 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.