US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Hackberry Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 4.5 MI E of Reeves Cl · Structure no. 061860044107016

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,105
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Hackberry Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 WB over Hackberry Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 2,105 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesHackberry Draw
Location4.5 MI E of Reeves Cl
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94194, -103.33322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,105 (2019)
Projected traffic3,770 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Hackberry Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Hackberry 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 WB over Hackberry Draw carry?

About 2,105 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Hackberry Draw?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Hackberry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.