US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Drain

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 8.4 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107170

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
195 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
2,878
2022 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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,029 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDrain
Location8.4 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.93197, -103.26871
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 spans23
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2022)
Projected traffic4,029 by 2042
Trucks44%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Drain carry?

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Drain?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.