US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 0.27 MI E of Lp 467 · Structure no. 072180014104038

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Sfr over Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 11,186 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.27 MI E of Lp 467
RouteState Highway 10
CountySutton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57048, -100.5762
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,186 (2023)
Projected traffic251 by 2038
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 11,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.