US Bridges

IH 10 over Drain

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 3.95 MI W of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950044109123

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,165
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Drain 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 6,165 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 228 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesDrain
Location3.95 MI W of FM 2903
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.0094, -103.81811
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width228 ft (69.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,165 (2020)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Drain built?

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

What condition is IH 10 over Drain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Drain carry?

About 6,165 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Drain?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 228 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.