US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of Sheldon RD · Structure no. 121020050801427

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 2,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,599 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesFresh Water Bayou
Location1.25 MI E of Sheldon RD
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.786, -95.10496
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,571 (2023)
Projected traffic3,599 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 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 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Fresh Water Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.