US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Willow Fork

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370027104284

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,736
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Willow Fork is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Willow Fork 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 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 30,736 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,580 by 2033. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesWillow Fork
Location3.5 MI E of FM 359
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77721, -95.89359
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,736 (2017)
Projected traffic41,580 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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 IH 10 EB over Willow Fork built?

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

What condition is IH 10 EB over Willow Fork 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 EB over Willow Fork carry?

About 30,736 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Willow Fork?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Willow Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.