US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of FM 3078 · Structure no. 061950044109102

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,010 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,663 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesNine Mile Draw
Location1.15 MI E of FM 3078
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04663, -103.95369
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,010 (2022)
Projected traffic8,663 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Nine Mile Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Nine Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw carry?

About 6,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Nine Mile Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.