IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek
FairColorado County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450053508003
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,903
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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 23,903 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,465 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 WB over Ratliff Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek carry?
About 23,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Ratliff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.