US Bridges

IH 10 WB over FM 3247

Good

Orange County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of SH 87 · Structure no. 201810002814515

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB over FM 3247 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over FM 3247 in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 26,379 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesIH 10 WB
CrossesFM 3247
Location2.3 MI W of SH 87
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12011, -93.78528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,379 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB over FM 3247 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB over FM 3247 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 over FM 3247 carry?

About 26,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB over FM 3247?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB over FM 3247?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.