US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000211094

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
230 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
8,715
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 8,715 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,540 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location2.75 MI W of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03672, -104.87732
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,715 (2019)
Projected traffic11,540 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Carrizo 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 EB over Carrizo Creek carry?

About 8,715 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.