US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Kimble County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 2169 · Structure no. 071340014201035

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
665 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 665 ft (202.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesJohnson Fork Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 2169
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42617, -99.67961
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length665 ft (202.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork 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 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek?

The structure is 665 ft (202.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.