US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 6.8 MI W of FM 2903 · Structure no. 061950044109119

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,101 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,663 by 2042. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesCherry Creek
Location6.8 MI W of FM 2903
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01274, -103.86417
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,101 (2022)
Projected traffic8,663 by 2042
Trucks42%
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 Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Cherry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek carry?

About 6,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.