US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Loop 291

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 4.14 MI E of Sutton C/L · Structure no. 071340014108162

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,917
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Loop 291 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Loop 291 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,917 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,020 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesLoop 291
Location4.14 MI E of Sutton C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48304, -100.0493
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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,917 (2019)
Projected traffic5,020 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Loop 291 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Loop 291 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Loop 291 carry?

About 5,917 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Loop 291?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Loop 291?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.