US Bridges

IH 10 WB over FM 2169

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 6.71 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 071340014201053

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,620
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over FM 2169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over FM 2169 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,620 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,470 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesFM 2169
Location6.71 MI SE of US 83
RouteInterstate 10
CountyKimble County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3921, -99.61929
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,620 (2013)
Projected traffic6,470 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over FM 2169 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over FM 2169 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 2022.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB over FM 2169 carry?

About 4,620 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over FM 2169?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over FM 2169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.