US Bridges

IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 949 · Structure no. 130450027101819

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48,625 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,185 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebml
CrossesChurch Creek
Location1.8 MI E of FM 949
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73039, -96.38526
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,625 (2023)
Projected traffic64,185 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ebml over Church Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek carry?

About 48,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebml over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.