US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek Rel

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 2169 · Structure no. 071340014201036

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek Rel in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesJohnson Fork Creek Rel
Location0.25 MI W of FM 2169
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42333, -99.67555
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

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

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

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

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Johnson Fork Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.