US Bridges

Ligon RD over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 6.60 MI W of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860014003159

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ligon RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ligon RD over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLigon RD
CrossesIH 10
Location6.60 MI W of FM 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88929, -102.40941
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ligon RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ligon 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ligon RD over IH 10 carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ligon RD over IH 10?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ligon RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.