IH 10 EB over Drain

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 5.57 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107054

Built: 1966; 59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 146 ft; 17 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,414; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB over Drain in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,414 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,770 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB

CrossesDrain

Location5.57 MI E of Reeves C/L

RouteInterstate 10

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.93915, -103.31598

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 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 spans17

Design loadHS 20

Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)

Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,414 (2019)

Projected traffic3,770 by 2033

Trucks40%

Lanes on structure3

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 EB over Drain built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Drain carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Drain?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.