IH 10 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 15.95 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107024

Built: 1931; 94 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition: Fair; inspected August 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 63 ft; 12 main spans
Daily traffic: 10; 2013 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 94 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr

CrossesDraw

Location15.95 MI E of Reeves C/L

RouteState Highway 10

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.91561, -103.14714

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionAugust 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

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 spans12

Design loadH 15

Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)

Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)

Projected traffic10 by 2033

Trucks42%

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$4,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.