US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 12.0 MI E of Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061860044107174

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,756
2022 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 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 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 5,756 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,058 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location12.0 MI E of Reeves C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92324, -103.20913
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,756 (2022)
Projected traffic8,058 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 5,756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 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.