US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of US 285 · Structure no. 061860044108179

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.75 MI SW of US 285
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89555, -102.92242
Functional classUrban Collector

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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2022)
Projected traffic269 by 2042
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 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 N FR over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch 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 N FR over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.