US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Langham Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 121020027107631

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
134,815
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Langham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Langham 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 134,815 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 300,000 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesLangham Creek
Location1.25 MI E of SH 6
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78465, -95.62385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134,815 (2023)
Projected traffic300,000 by 2031
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over Langham Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Langham 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 EB over Langham Creek carry?

About 134,815 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Langham Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Langham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.