US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 6.3 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 151330014214077

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,920
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,920 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2033. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCypress Creek & CO RD
Location6.3 MI SE of SH 16
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05258, -99.01196
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Cypress Creek & CO RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD carry?

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

How long is IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Cypress Creek & CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.