US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 2.17 MI NW of Kerr C/L · Structure no. 071340014201041

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesEast Johnson Fork Creek
Location2.17 MI NW of Kerr C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3056, -99.55333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2021)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over East 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 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over East Johnson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.