US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 18.15 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107025

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location18.15 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90866, -103.1115
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 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks12%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.