US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary

Good

Harris County, Texas · 5.65 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027106557

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,580
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 28,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,010 by 2033. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesMason Creek Tributary
Location5.65 MI W of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78574, -95.73863
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,580 (2013)
Projected traffic40,010 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary carry?

About 28,580 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Mason Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.