US Bridges

SP 10 over KCS Railroad

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.08 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 120800018705038

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
845 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,622
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 10 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SP 10 over KCS Railroad in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,622 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSP 10
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location0.08 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52451, -95.87496
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length845 ft (257.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2016)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SP 10 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SP 10 over KCS Railroad 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SP 10 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SP 10 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SP 10 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.