US Bridges

IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020050801352

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou is a prestressed concrete other carrying IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 26,752 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,453 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebfr
CrossesHunting Bayou
Location2.0 MI E of IH 610
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77164, -95.22774
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,752 (2023)
Projected traffic37,453 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou carry?

About 26,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Ebfr over Hunting Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.