US Bridges

Service Road over IH 10

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 1.6 MI NW of Kerr C/L · Structure no. 071340014201064

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Service Road over IH 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Service Road over IH 10 in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesService Road
CrossesIH 10
Location1.6 MI NW of Kerr C/L
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29996, -99.54451
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$136,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Service Road over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Service Road over IH 10 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 Service Road over IH 10 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Service Road over IH 10?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Service Road over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.