US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020050801067

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,117
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,364 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesFresh Water Bayou
Location1.25 MI E of Sheldon RD
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78519, -95.10513
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,117 (2023)
Projected traffic4,364 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou 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 IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou carry?

About 3,117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Fresh Water Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.