US Bridges

FM 1104 over IH 10

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 2438 · Structure no. 150950053502120

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1104 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1104 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1104
CrossesIH 10
Location2.0 MI E of FM 2438
RouteState Highway 0
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62032, -97.78785
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 FM 1104 over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is FM 1104 over IH 10 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1104 over IH 10 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1104 over IH 10?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1104 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.