US Bridges

IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek

Good

Orange County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 105 · Structure no. 201810002809273

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 (fr)
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1.2 MI W of FM 105
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.1204, -94.0323
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,345 (2022)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek carry?

About 1,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IH 10 (fr) over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.