US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD

Fair

Culberson County, Texas · 13.30 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301134

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,477
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesMichigan Flat RD
Location13.30 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05328, -104.60852
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,477 (2019)
Projected traffic7,430 by 2033
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD 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 Michigan Flat RD carry?

About 8,477 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Michigan Flat RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.