US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053501203

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI E of US 90
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60001, -97.92045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.