US Bridges

IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek

Good

Waller County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1489 · Structure no. 122370027104727

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26,750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 26,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIH 10 EB
CrossesHardy Creek
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1489
RouteInterstate 10
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78021, -95.97887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,750 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek 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 over Hardy Creek carry?

About 26,750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns IH 10 EB over Hardy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.