US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Smith Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of FM 1104 · Structure no. 150950053502134

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 Sfr 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. 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 Sfr
CrossesSmith Creek
Location4.30 MI E of FM 1104
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63775, -97.72258
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks26%
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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Sfr 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 Sfr over Smith Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr 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 Sfr over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.