IH 10 WB over Bear Creek
FairKimble County, Texas · 0.64 MI E of RM 2291 · Structure no. 071340014109135
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,940
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Bear 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 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 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB over Bear Creek 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 WB over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Bear Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.