US Bridges

Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of FM 109 · Structure no. 130080AA5144002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPilcik RD
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.45 MI SE of FM 109
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00926, -96.47925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pilcik RD over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.