US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014214071

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek in Kerr 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 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location1.4 MI E of SH 16
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0694, -99.08717
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,920 (2013)
Projected traffic9,690 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 EB over Sycamore Creek built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Sycamore 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 6,920 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.