US Bridges

IH 10 Wbml over Fredericks Creek

Fair

Kendall County, Texas · 0.45 MI NW of SH 46 · Structure no. 151310007206132

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,890
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbml over Fredericks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbml over Fredericks Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,890 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,640 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Wbml
CrossesFredericks Creek
Location0.45 MI NW of SH 46
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKendall County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78431, -98.74344
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,890 (2013)
Projected traffic16,640 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 Fredericks Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

About 11,890 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbml over Fredericks Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbml over Fredericks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.