US Bridges

Lp 291 over IH 10

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 7.56 MI E of Sutton C/L · Structure no. 071340014108156

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 291 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 291 over IH 10 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 291
CrossesIH 10
Location7.56 MI E of Sutton C/L
RouteState Highway 291
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4963, -100.004
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 291 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 291 over IH 10 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 291 over IH 10 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lp 291 over IH 10?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 291 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.