US Bridges

IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 1621 · Structure no. 151310007205176

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Efr
CrossesHoliday Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 1621
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93848, -98.87007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Efr over Holiday 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 Efr over Holiday Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Efr over Holiday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.