US Bridges

North Creek RD over IH 10

Good

Kendall County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Kerr CO LN · Structure no. 151310014215072

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Creek RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Creek RD over IH 10 in Kendall County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Creek RD
CrossesIH 10
Location0.35 MI E of Kerr CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateTexas
Coordinates29.98486, -98.91548
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Creek RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Creek RD over IH 10 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 North Creek RD over IH 10 carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is North Creek RD over IH 10?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.