US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107028

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2022 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 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI E of US 67/FM 1776
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89885, -103.01407
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic353 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Draw 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 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 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.