US Bridges

IH 10 S FR over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of US 285 · Structure no. 061860044108189

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 S FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 S FR over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 S FR
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI W of US 285
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8943, -102.94047
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 S FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 S FR over Draw 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 S FR over Draw carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 S FR over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 S FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.