US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Town Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI SE of FM 783 · Structure no. 151330014214112

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,037
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Town Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,037 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2033. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.1 MI SE of FM 783
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.08703, -99.14984
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 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 traffic7,037 (2019)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Town 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 EB over Town Creek carry?

About 7,037 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Town Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.