US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Wade RD · Structure no. 121020050801100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,460 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,297 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Wade RD
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80134, -95.00505
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,460 (2023)
Projected traffic6,297 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 WB FR over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Goose 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek carry?

About 3,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.