US Bridges

Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage

Fair

Bowie County, Texas · Btwn Bldgs B1001 & B1002 · Structure no. DAPAMCRIV02111

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesRoad B-10
CrossesBig Creek Drainage
LocationBtwn Bldgs B1001 & B1002
CountyBowie County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43094, -94.38677
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Road B-10 over Big Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the Army.