US Bridges

IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of FM 289 · Structure no. 151310007205015

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 93 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Efr
CrossesLittle Joshua Creek
Location0.01 MI N of FM 289
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88717, -98.80841
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Efr over Little Joshua Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek 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 Efr over Little Joshua Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Efr over Little Joshua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.