US Bridges

IH 10 over Briar Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020027107626

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
265,257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Briar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Briar Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 265,257 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 142,110 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesBriar Branch
Location2.5 MI W of IH 610
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78418, -95.4943
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic265,257 (2020)
Projected traffic142,110 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Briar Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Briar Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Briar Branch carry?

About 265,257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Briar Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Briar Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.