US Bridges

Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201240002813256

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,340 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2028. The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty-Laurel RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.0 MI N of US 90
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08367, -94.13578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,340 ft (408.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2011)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10 carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10?

The structure is 1,340 ft (408.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty-Laurel RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.