US Bridges

E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of Bus US 83 · Structure no. 082210B11293012

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,509
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,509 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,731 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE North 10th ST
CrossesRainy Creek
Location4.70 MI E of Bus US 83
RouteCity Street 10
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45987, -99.6856
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,509 (2020)
Projected traffic6,731 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is E North 10th ST over Rainy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek carry?

About 4,509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns E North 10th ST over Rainy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.