US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 151310007205017

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 Nfr over Easter 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,030 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesEaster Creek
Location0.7 MI N of US 87
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82529, -98.75879
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2013)
Projected traffic2,030 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Easter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.