US Bridges

Giffin RD over IH 10

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of IH 20 · Structure no. 061950044109061

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giffin RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giffin RD over IH 10 in Reeves 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,434 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGiffin RD
CrossesIH 10
Location1.10 MI E of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08711, -104.03715
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2022)
Projected traffic12,434 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Giffin RD over IH 10 built?

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

What condition is Giffin RD over IH 10 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Giffin RD over IH 10 carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Giffin RD over IH 10?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Giffin RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.