US Bridges

IH 10 over Pass Crk

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 5.50 MI W of RM 1111 · Structure no. 241160000207141

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,190
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Pass Crk is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Pass Crk in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 13,190 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,470 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesPass Crk
Location5.50 MI W of RM 1111
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19699, -105.44734
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,190 (2013)
Projected traffic18,470 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Pass Crk built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 over Pass Crk 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 over Pass Crk carry?

About 13,190 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Pass Crk?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Pass Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.