US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 34 · Structure no. 241160000205069

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
371 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
13,301
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 89 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 13,301 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2033. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesArroyo Balluco
Location0.40 MI W of FM 34
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17148, -105.66329
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,301 (2019)
Projected traffic12,730 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over Arroyo Balluco built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco carry?

About 13,301 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Arroyo Balluco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.