US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Holiday Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 1621 · Structure no. 151310007205177

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,780
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Holiday Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml 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 9,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,690 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesHoliday Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 1621
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93909, -98.86977
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,780 (2013)
Projected traffic13,690 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 Wbml over Holiday Creek built?

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

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

About 9,780 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Holiday Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Holiday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.