US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of FM 775 · Structure no. 150950002503016

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
342 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesSanta Clara Creek
Location2.8 MI W of FM 775
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5274, -98.11763
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2023)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Santa Clara Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.