US Bridges

IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.6 MI W of SH 80 · Structure no. 150950053502136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
30,970
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk 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 30,970 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,520 by 2033. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long.

CarriesIH 10 Ml & Sfr
CrossesEast Fork Smith Crk
Location2.6 MI W of SH 80
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64338, -97.70188
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,970 (2020)
Projected traffic32,520 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk 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 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk carry?

About 30,970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 10 Ml & Sfr over East Fork Smith Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.