US Bridges

Lp 291 over IH 10 WB

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 3.04 MI E of Sutton C/L · Structure no. 071340014108165

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 291 over IH 10 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 291 over IH 10 WB 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesLp 291
CrossesIH 10 WB
Location3.04 MI E of Sutton C/L
RouteState Highway 291
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48214, -100.06802
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2010)
Projected traffic270 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 WB built?

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

What condition is Lp 291 over IH 10 WB 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 WB carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lp 291 over IH 10 WB?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 291 over IH 10 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.