US Bridges

IH 10 Bus over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061860014017033

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Bus over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Bus over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 72 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 6,210 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,690 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 Bus
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI W of US 285
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89398, -102.90163
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,210 (2013)
Projected traffic8,690 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Bus over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is IH 10 Bus 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 Bus over Draw carry?

About 6,210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Bus over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Bus over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.