US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Draw

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950044109032

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI E of IH 20
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08042, -104.02411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 Nfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Draw carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.