US Bridges

IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 41 · Structure no. 151330014212139

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,394
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,394 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesFessenden Branch
Location0.5 MI E of SH 41
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19336, -99.3433
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,394 (2019)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 WB over Fessenden Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch 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 WB over Fessenden Branch carry?

About 6,394 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over Fessenden Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.