US Bridges

Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080027102221

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,993
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,993 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGephardt RD/IH10FR
CrossesAllens Creek
Location0.20 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76224, -96.15587
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,993 (2016)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks32%
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 Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek carry?

About 2,993 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gephardt RD/IH10FR over Allens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.