US Bridges

IH 10 EB over U Ranch Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of FM 2448 · Structure no. 061950044105150

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,019
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over U Ranch Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over U Ranch Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,019 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesU Ranch Draw
Location3.35 MI E of FM 2448
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.97728, -103.57348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,019 (2022)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2033
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 U Ranch Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over U Ranch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over U Ranch Draw carry?

About 2,019 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over U Ranch 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 U Ranch Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.