US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Little Mill Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501026

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Little Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB 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 26,801 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,240 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.70 MI W of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57042, -98.01677
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,801 (2023)
Projected traffic21,240 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Little Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 EB over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 26,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB 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 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.