US Bridges

IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1489 · Structure no. 122370027104257

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,460
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 23,460 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,080 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH10WBFR Rest Area
CrossesKellner Creek
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1489
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78234, -95.98054
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,460 (2010)
Projected traffic44,080 by 2028
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
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 IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner 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 IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek carry?

About 23,460 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IH10WBFR Rest Area over Kellner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.