US Bridges

Gregory Ford RD over IH 10

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Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 2438 · Structure no. 150950053502117

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gregory Ford RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gregory Ford RD over IH 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGregory Ford RD
CrossesIH 10
Location0.5 MI E of FM 2438
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61504, -97.81106
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gregory Ford RD over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Gregory Ford RD over IH 10 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 Gregory Ford RD over IH 10 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Gregory Ford RD over IH 10?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gregory Ford RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.