US Bridges

IH 10 over Buzzard Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of FM 775 · Structure no. 150950002503017

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
55,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Buzzard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Buzzard Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 5 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 55,363 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,508 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 260 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesBuzzard Creek
Location2.5 MI W of FM 775
RouteInterstate 10
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52937, -98.11125
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,363 (2023)
Projected traffic77,508 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Buzzard Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is IH 10 over Buzzard 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 over Buzzard Creek carry?

About 55,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Buzzard Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Buzzard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.