US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel

Fair

Sutton County, Texas · 5.79 MI E Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 072180014102067

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
584 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
11,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 11,023 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,547 by 2038. The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesDevils River Rel
Location5.79 MI E Crockett CO LN
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63313, -100.8695
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (178 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,023 (2022)
Projected traffic8,547 by 2038
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Devils River Rel built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel carry?

About 11,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel?

The structure is 584 ft (178 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Devils River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.