US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 289 · Structure no. 151310007205182

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
595 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,100
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2033. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesBig Joshua Crk & Rust RD
Location2.0 MI NW of FM 289
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91114, -98.82564
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length595 ft (181.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD 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 Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD carry?

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

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD?

The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.