US Bridges

IH 10 over Cole Creek

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 2.85 MI W of SH 62 · Structure no. 201810002811263

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 over Cole Creek in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 1,321 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,038 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 126 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10
CrossesCole Creek
Location2.85 MI W of SH 62
RouteInterstate 10
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13183, -93.86379
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width121 ft (37 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,321 (2024)
Projected traffic81,038 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure6
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 over Cole Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 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 over Cole Creek carry?

About 1,321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.