US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Cato Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 18.59 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107084

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,839
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Cato Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 WB over Cato Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,839 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesCato Draw
Location18.59 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90667, -103.10015
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,839 (2022)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
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 WB over Cato Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Cato Draw 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Cato Draw carry?

About 5,839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Cato Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns IH 10 WB over Cato Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.