US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 0.67 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 072180014104107

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
980 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,503 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,705 by 2038. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesLowrey Draw & Poplar ST
Location0.67 MI E of US 277
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57646, -100.63524
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length980 ft (298.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,503 (2023)
Projected traffic7,705 by 2038
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST 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 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST carry?

About 5,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST?

The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Lowrey Draw & Poplar ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.