US Bridges

Cherry Creek Road over IH 10

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 2.38 MI E Culberson C/L · Structure no. 241230000304099

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Creek Road over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Creek Road over IH 10 in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2035. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCherry Creek Road
CrossesIH 10
Location2.38 MI E Culberson C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJeff Davis County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.06665, -104.14172
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2015)
Projected traffic702 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Creek Road over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Creek Road over IH 10 carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Creek Road over IH 10?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Creek Road over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.