US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 2.85 MI W of SH 62 · Structure no. 201810002811117

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesCole Creek
Location2.85 MI W of SH 62
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13215, -93.86382
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2022)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Cole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.