IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 0.29 MI E of RM 1989 · Structure no. 072180014103078

Built: 1969; 56 years old
Condition: Good; inspected June 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 46 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 172; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw in Sutton 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 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr

CrossesSimmons Draw

Location0.29 MI E of RM 1989

RouteInterstate 10

CountySutton County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.61991, -100.7678

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

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

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadHS 20

Structure length46 ft (14 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)

Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)

Projected traffic372 by 2038

Trucks12%

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 Sfr over Simmons Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Simmons 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Simmons Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.