US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch

Good

Austin County, Texas · 6.80 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080027102796

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
817
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 817 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesCrooked Branch
Location6.80 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75413, -96.25871
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic817 (2018)
Projected traffic1,144 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch 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 IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch carry?

About 817 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Crooked Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.