US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 4.20 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 240550000301156

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,477
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,477 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,430 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location4.20 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.04394, -104.76165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 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
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 Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.