US Bridges

IH 10 Bus F over Toyah Creek

Fair

Reeves County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 061950296802009

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
300 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 Bus F over Toyah Creek is a concrete slab carrying IH 10 Bus F over Toyah Creek in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 279 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIH 10 Bus F
CrossesToyah Creek
Location1.75 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98811, -103.74488
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2023)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bus F over Toyah Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 Bus F over Toyah 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 Bus F over Toyah Creek carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 Bus F over Toyah Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 Bus F over Toyah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.