US Bridges

IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek

FairPosted for load

Pecos County, Texas · 6.75 MI W US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107021

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 Nfr
CrossesCoyanosa Creek
Location6.75 MI W US 67/FM 1776
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91862, -103.1671
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2033
Trucks42%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa 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 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Nfr over Coyanosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.