US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Willow Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of FM 949 · Structure no. 130450027101821

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Willow 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 392 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesWillow Creek
Location3.2 MI E of FM 949
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73528, -96.36306
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 adequacy9: Superior 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 width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic392 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wbfr over Willow Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Willow 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 Wbfr over Willow Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Willow Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.