US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 3.10 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061860044108030

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
129 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 years old, older 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesDraw
Location3.10 MI W of US 285
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.896, -102.96031
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 N FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Draw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 N FR over Draw carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Draw?

The structure is 129 ft (39.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.