IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek
FairPecos County, Texas · 4.2 MI W of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014003160
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 780 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,007
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 4,007 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2042. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is IH 10 WB 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 WB over Tunis Creek carry?
About 4,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek?
The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns IH 10 WB over Tunis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.