US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950053501059

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location0.60 MI E of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59011, -97.98503
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2023)
Projected traffic22,560 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 WB over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch 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 over Walnut Branch carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.