US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou

Good

Orange County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 1135 · Structure no. 201810002811261

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 539 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 755 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesCow Bayou
Location1.70 MI E of FM 1135
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13106, -93.91579
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic755 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 WB FR over Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou 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 WB FR over Cow Bayou carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.