US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek

Good

Kimble County, Texas · 3.94 MI E of Lp 291 · Structure no. 071340014109122

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesStark Creek
Location3.94 MI E of Lp 291
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50187, -99.94856
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Stark 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Stark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.