US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Mill Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053501107

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,240
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,540 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.4 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6066, -97.88589
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2013)
Projected traffic18,540 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure3
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is IH 10 WB over 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 July 2024.

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

About 13,240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Mill Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.