US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 4.1 MI NE of FM 365 · Structure no. 201240073902007

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 21,408 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,960 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesKidd Gully
Location4.1 MI NE of FM 365
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97428, -94.22147
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,408 (2022)
Projected traffic29,960 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Kidd Gully built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully carry?

About 21,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Kidd Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.