US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 4.70 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 130760053506174

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,432
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek in Fayette 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 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 16,432 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesBrooks Creek
Location4.70 MI W of SH 95
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69215, -97.18518
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,432 (2017)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 WB over Brooks Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Brooks 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek carry?

About 16,432 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Brooks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.