US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 061950044105139

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,287
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,287 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,425 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCarrasco Draw
Location0.50 MI W of SH 17
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00272, -103.7112
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,287 (2022)
Projected traffic8,425 by 2042
Trucks41%
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 Carrasco Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Carrasco 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw carry?

About 6,287 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Carrasco Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.