IH 10 EB over Mule Creek
FairGonzales County, Texas · 1.65 MI W of FM 794 · Structure no. 130900053504085
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,731
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 EB over Mule Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Mule Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 18,731 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,474 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 EB over Mule Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 EB over Mule 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Mule Creek carry?
About 18,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 EB over Mule Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 EB over Mule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.