US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 14.5 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 140870014213147

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,380
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,380 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,930 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location14.5 MI NE of SH 16
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18266, -99.29798
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,380 (2013)
Projected traffic8,930 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Dry Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 6,380 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.