US Bridges

IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of Lasca RD · Structure no. 241160000206060

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 FR
CrossesSkunk Canyon Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Lasca RD
RouteState Highway 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20776, -105.50361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2013)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 FR over Skunk Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.