US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road

Fair

Jeff Davis County, Texas · 4.96 MI E Culberson C/L · Structure no. 241230000304105

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,159
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road 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 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 8,159 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,260 by 2033. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSpring Hills Road
Location4.96 MI E Culberson C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08338, -104.10267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,159 (2019)
Projected traffic10,260 by 2033
Trucks62%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Spring Hills Road built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road 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 IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road carry?

About 8,159 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Spring Hills Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.