US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 130900053505166

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
880 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
16,386
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Peach 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 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 16,386 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2033. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 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 EB
CrossesPeach Creek Relief
Location1.10 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69234, -97.23426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,386 (2017)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 EB over Peach Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief carry?

About 16,386 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Peach Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.