US Bridges

IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of US 87 Bus · Structure no. 151310007206418

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,947
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 2,947 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,929 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 Wbfr
CrossesBalcones Creek
Location2.5 MI W of US 87 Bus
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73881, -98.68705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,947 (2021)
Projected traffic3,929 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones 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 Wbfr over Balcones Creek carry?

About 2,947 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Wbfr over Balcones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.