US Bridges

IH 10 over Rock Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Wurzbach RD · Structure no. 150150007212056

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
223,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Rock Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 223,977 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 313,568 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 1,250 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Wurzbach RD
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52538, -98.55673
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width1,250 ft (381 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic223,977 (2022)
Projected traffic313,568 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is IH 10 over Rock Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Rock Creek carry?

About 223,977 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 1,250 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.