US Bridges

IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 4.2 MI W of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014003021

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
741 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Sfr
CrossesTunis Creek
Location4.2 MI W of FM 11
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89452, -102.36918
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadUnknown
Structure length741 ft (225.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Sfr over Tunis 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 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek?

The structure is 741 ft (225.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Sfr over Tunis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.