US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Coyanosa Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 6.75 MI W US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107074

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,597
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Coyanosa Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Coyanosa Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,597 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2033. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCoyanosa Creek
Location6.75 MI W US 67/FM 1776
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.918, -103.16727
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,597 (2019)
Projected traffic3,860 by 2033
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB over Coyanosa Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,597 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Coyanosa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.