US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Draw

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 5.65 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 061860044108100

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
126 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
3,001
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB over 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 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 3,001 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDraw
Location5.65 MI E of US 67
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89572, -102.96034
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,001 (2019)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2033
Trucks33%
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 EB over Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Draw carry?

About 3,001 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Draw?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.