US Bridges

IH 10 EB FR over Goose Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of Wade RD · Structure no. 121020050801101

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB FR over Goose Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 EB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,780 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).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB FR
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.70 MI E of Wade RD
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80081, -95.00443
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,780 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 EB FR over Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB FR over Goose Creek 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 November 2024.

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

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB 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 EB FR over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.