IH 10 over Drain

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 11.5 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107038

Built: 1959; 66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 54 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,295; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Drain in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 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 4,295 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,540 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 205 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10

CrossesDrain

Location11.5 MI E of Reeves C/L

RouteInterstate 10

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.92448, -103.21752

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.

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

Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans5

Design loadOther

Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width205 ft (62.6 m)

Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,295 (2020)

Projected traffic7,540 by 2033

Trucks40%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed—

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 over Drain built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 10 over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 4,295 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.