US Bridges

IH 10 WB over UP RR

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130760053507034

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
225 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,875
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over UP RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over UP RR in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,875 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,230 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.90 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68895, -96.83536
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 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 rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,875 (2017)
Projected traffic21,230 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 17,875 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.