US Bridges

IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1489 · Structure no. 122370027104034

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 10 WB FR
CrossesHady Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1489
RouteInterstate 10
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78305, -95.98717
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2013)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 WB FR over Hady 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 WB FR over Hady Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.