US Bridges

IH 10 Ebml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 289 · Structure no. 151310007205183

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

About this bridge

IH 10 Ebml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Ebml 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,140 by 2033. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 Ebml
CrossesBig Joshua Crk & Rust RD
Location2.0 MI NW of FM 289
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91095, -98.82584
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length445 ft (135.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 Ebml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD built?

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

What condition is IH 10 Ebml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Ebml 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 Ebml over Big Joshua Crk & Rust RD?

The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.