US Bridges

Pyka RD over IH 10

Good

Austin County, Texas · 4.73 MI E of Colorado C/L · Structure no. 130080027102801

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pyka RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pyka RD over IH 10 in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPyka RD
CrossesIH 10
Location4.73 MI E of Colorado C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75872, -96.22053
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pyka RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pyka RD over IH 10 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pyka RD over IH 10 carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pyka RD over IH 10?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pyka RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.