US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 140280053503182

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.4 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65301, -97.58502
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2023)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Wolf 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.