US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501024

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.70 MI W of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57135, -98.01733
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2023)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FR over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.