US Bridges

IH 10 over Rummel Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · At JCT Bw 8 and IH 10 · Structure no. 121020027107610

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
387,238
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Rummel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Rummel Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 387,238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 656,470 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesIH 10
CrossesRummel Creek
LocationAt JCT Bw 8 and IH 10
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78444, -95.55346
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387,238 (2023)
Projected traffic656,470 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure22
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 over Rummel Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Rummel 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Rummel Creek carry?

About 387,238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Rummel Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Rummel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.