US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Pecos River

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · At Crockett - Pecos CO LN · Structure no. 070530014013287

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
587 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,137
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Pecos River in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,137 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,220 by 2038. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesPecos River
LocationAt Crockett - Pecos CO LN
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71747, -101.80894
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length587 ft (178.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,137 (2019)
Projected traffic13,220 by 2038
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 EB over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Pecos River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Pecos River carry?

About 5,137 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Pecos River?

The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.