US Bridges

Acala Road over IH 10

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 4.15 MI W of SP 148 · Structure no. 241160212106246

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acala Road over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Acala Road over IH 10 in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 17,133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAcala Road
CrossesIH 10
Location4.15 MI W of SP 148
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34379, -105.89194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,133 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Acala Road over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acala Road over IH 10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Acala Road over IH 10 carry?

About 17,133 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Acala Road over IH 10?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Acala Road over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.