IH 10 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 8.60 MI E of FM 2448 · Structure no. 061950044106042

Built: 1964; 61 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,100; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 61 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

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CarriesIH 10

CrossesDraw

Location8.60 MI E of FM 2448

RouteInterstate 10

CountyReeves County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.96653, -103.48814

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

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

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

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadHS 20

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2020)

Projected traffic7,620 by 2033

Trucks44%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 10 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Draw carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.