US Bridges

Oak Island RD over IH 10

Good

Chambers County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of FM 1406 · Structure no. 200360050803439

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Island RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Island RD over IH 10 in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOak Island RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.9 MI W of FM 1406
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82698, -94.43223
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2016)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Island RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Island RD over IH 10 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 Oak Island RD over IH 10 carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oak Island RD over IH 10?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Island RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.