US Bridges

IH 10 WB over FM 609

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760053506101

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,943
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over FM 609 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over FM 609 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 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 14,943 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,450 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesFM 609
Location0.4 MI E of SH 95
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69694, -97.10206
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,943 (2017)
Projected traffic17,450 by 2033
Trucks38%
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 WB over FM 609 built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over FM 609 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over FM 609 carry?

About 14,943 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over FM 609?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over FM 609?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.