US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of Lasca RD · Structure no. 241160000206106

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,590
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying IH 10 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,590 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSkunk Canyon Creek
Location1.50 MI W of Lasca RD
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20804, -105.50386
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,590 (2013)
Projected traffic9,230 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 Skunk Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek carry?

About 6,590 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Skunk Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.