US Bridges

Kennedy RD over IH 10

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 7.3 MI W of US 67/FM 1776 · Structure no. 061860044107070

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy RD over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy RD over IH 10 in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKennedy RD
CrossesIH 10
Location7.3 MI W of US 67/FM 1776
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91968, -103.1772
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Kennedy RD over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy 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 Kennedy RD over IH 10 carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kennedy RD over IH 10?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy RD over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.