US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of FM 1104 · Structure no. 150950053502131

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek 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 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesSmith Creek
Location4.30 MI E of FM 1104
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63855, -97.72292
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 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 traffic2,640 (2010)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Smith 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.