US Bridges

IH 10 EB over US 83

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 1.86 MI NW of FM 2169 · Structure no. 071340014109087

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over US 83 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over US 83 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,510 by 2033. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesUS 83
Location1.86 MI NW of FM 2169
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50806, -99.77513
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2013)
Projected traffic5,510 by 2033
Trucks36%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over US 83 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over US 83 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 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over US 83 carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over US 83?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over US 83?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.