US Bridges

IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Franklin ST · Structure no. 121020027107147

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank is a concrete slab carrying IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,524 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10 EB Smith Exit
CrossesBuffalo Byu N Bank
Location0.01 MI N of Franklin ST
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76504, -95.3626
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,601 (2022)
Projected traffic9,524 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank carry?

About 3,601 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH10 EB Smith Exit over Buffalo Byu N Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.