US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek

Fair

Kimble County, Texas · 2.16 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 071340014201098

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
670 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek in Kimble County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,064 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,360 by 2033. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesJohnson Fork Creek
Location2.16 MI E of US 83
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42485, -99.68067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,064 (2023)
Projected traffic4,360 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB 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 EB over Johnson Fork Creek carry?

About 8,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Johnson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.