IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek

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Fayette County, Texas · 0.18 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760053506099

Built: 1969; 56 years old
Condition: Good; inspected March 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,389; 2024 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,389 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,310 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr

CrossesBig Fivemile Creek

Location0.18 MI E of SH 95

RouteInterstate 10

CountyFayette County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.69744, -97.10552

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMarch 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)

Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,389 (2024)

Projected traffic16,310 by 2030

Trucks38%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek carry?

About 2,389 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Big Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.