US Bridges

IH 10 over Terry Gully

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1132 · Structure no. 201810002811067

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
60,095
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Terry Gully is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 over Terry Gully in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 73 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 5 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 60,095 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,133 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesTerry Gully
Location0.4 MI W of FM 1132
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12938, -93.96508
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,095 (2022)
Projected traffic84,133 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure10
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 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 over Terry Gully built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is IH 10 over Terry Gully 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 over Terry Gully carry?

About 60,095 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Terry Gully?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns IH 10 over Terry Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.