US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 130900053505145

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
334 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 14,120 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,770 by 2033. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesSandy Fork Creek Relief
Location2.10 MI E of SH 304
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66297, -97.37984
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,120 (2013)
Projected traffic19,770 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief carry?

About 14,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Sandy Fork Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.