US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 200360050802327

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 751 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesCedar Bayou
Location0.6 MI W of SH 146
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82144, -94.90972
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 WB FR over Cedar Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Cedar Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.