US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 8.8 MI NW of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007205165

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesLittle Joshua Crk&fm 289
Location8.8 MI NW of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88647, -98.8085
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2013)
Projected traffic14,140 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289 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 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289 carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Little Joshua Crk&fm 289?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.