US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 150950053501212

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesWalnut Branch Creek
Location0.5 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 46
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.5894, -97.98492
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks23%
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 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch 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 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Walnut Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.