US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Bear Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053501069

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Sfr over Bear Creek 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.30 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59792, -97.92071
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2014)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2034
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Sfr over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Bear 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 Sfr over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Bear Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.