US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Carrizo Creek

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000211273

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,387
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Carrizo Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 WB over Carrizo Creek in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8,387 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesCarrizo Creek
Location2.75 MI W of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03704, -104.87733
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,387 (2019)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2031
Trucks51%
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 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 WB over Carrizo Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 8,387 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Carrizo Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Carrizo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.