US Bridges

RM 3130 over IH 10

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 8.31 MI E of RM 3307 · Structure no. 072180014106138

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 3130 over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RM 3130 over IH 10 in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2038. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRM 3130
CrossesIH 10
Location8.31 MI E of RM 3307
RouteState Highway 3130
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48388, -100.33124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2018)
Projected traffic197 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 3130 over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 3130 over IH 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does RM 3130 over IH 10 carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RM 3130 over IH 10?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RM 3130 over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.