US Bridges

Old Luling RD over IH 10

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of FM 1104 · Structure no. 150950053502127

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Luling RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Luling RD over IH 10 in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesOld Luling RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.80 MI E of FM 1104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63014, -97.75286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 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
CarriesHighway
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 Old Luling RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Luling RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Luling RD over IH 10 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Luling RD over IH 10?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Luling RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.