IH 10 over Turtle Bayou
GoodChambers County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of SH 61 · Structure no. 200360050802347
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,224
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 over Turtle Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Turtle Bayou in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 50,224 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,410 by 2033. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 over Turtle Bayou built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 over Turtle 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does IH 10 over Turtle Bayou carry?
About 50,224 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 over Turtle Bayou?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 over Turtle Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.