US Bridges

IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1338 · Structure no. 151330014214122

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB On-Ramp
CrossesGoat Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1338
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11819, -99.2014
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2013)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 On-Ramp over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat 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 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB On-Ramp over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.