IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw
FairReeves County, Texas · 1.00 MI E Jeff Davis C/L · Structure no. 061950044109058
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,949
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 14,949 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,929 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Cowan 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 WB over Cowan Draw carry?
About 14,949 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Cowan Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.