US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 5.00 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 150950053502112

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1969, 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,560 by 2030. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location5.00 MI E of US 90
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61431, -97.845
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2010)
Projected traffic22,560 by 2030
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Long 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 Sfr over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.