US Bridges

IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 9.65 MI E of FM 1053 · Structure no. 061860014001013

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 10 N FR
CrossesComanche Creek
Location9.65 MI E of FM 1053
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88976, -102.71962
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 N FR over Comanche 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 N FR over Comanche Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.