US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Cato Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 2.70 MI W US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107085

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Cato Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCato Draw
Location2.70 MI W US 67/FM 1776
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.90631, -103.10022
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2022)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Cato Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 2024.

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

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Cato Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Cato Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.