US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Barilla Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 10.30 MI E of FM 2448 · Structure no. 061950044106046

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,878
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Barilla Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Barilla Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 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 2,878 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesBarilla Draw
Location10.30 MI E of FM 2448
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95791, -103.46002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,878 (2022)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2033
Trucks44%
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 WB over Barilla Draw built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Barilla 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 WB over Barilla Draw carry?

About 2,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Barilla Draw?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Barilla Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.