IH 10 over Skull Creek
FairColorado County, Texas · 7.40 MI E of FM 155 · Structure no. 130450053508044
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,565
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 over Skull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Skull Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 58 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 35,565 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,791 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 over Skull Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is IH 10 over Skull 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 over Skull Creek carry?
About 35,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 over Skull Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns IH 10 over Skull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.