US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 3.50 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080027102800

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

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek 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 235 ft (71.6 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
CrossesLittle Bernard Creek
Location3.50 MI W of SH 36
RouteInterstate 10
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76164, -96.20539
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 Little Bernard Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard 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 IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Little Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.