US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch

Fair

Chambers County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 1405 · Structure no. 200360050803115

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesSpindletop Ditch
Location1.45 MI W of FM 1405
RouteInterstate 10
CountyChambers County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82683, -94.42491
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Spindletop Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.