US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Nash Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 2438 · Structure no. 150950053502118

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

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Nash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Nash 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 13,240 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,540 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesNash Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 2438
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61814, -97.79465
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,240 (2013)
Projected traffic18,540 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
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 Nash Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 WB over Nash 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 Nash Creek carry?

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

How long is IH 10 WB over Nash Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Nash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.