US Bridges

IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800027105287

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,988
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 70,988 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,400 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ml
CrossesSnake Creek
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1463
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77733, -95.83809
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,988 (2019)
Projected traffic99,400 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Ml over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek carry?

About 70,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ml over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.