US Bridges

IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of Brazos River · Structure no. 122370027104264

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB FR
CrossesBrazos River Relief
Location1.4 MI E of Brazos River
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77532, -96.01556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2013)
Projected traffic160 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IH 10 EB FR over Brazos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.