IH 10 EB over Ratliff Creek
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450053508004
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 EB over Ratliff Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Ratliff Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1961, 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 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 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 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 EB over Ratliff Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 EB over Ratliff 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Ratliff Creek carry?
About 23,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 EB 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 46 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 EB over Ratliff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.