US Bridges

IH 10 WB over SH 163

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 2 MI W of Loop 466 · Structure no. 070530014101108

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,260
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over SH 163 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over SH 163 in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,140 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSH 163
Location2 MI W of Loop 466
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70587, -101.20157
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2019)
Projected traffic4,140 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over SH 163 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over SH 163 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 WB over SH 163 carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over SH 163?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over SH 163?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.