US Bridges

US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of FM 1849 · Structure no. 230250005406026

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,193
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 years old, older 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 10,193 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,745 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67 / 84
CrossesAdams Branch
Location2.85 MI E of FM 1849
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72023, -99.0525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,193 (2020)
Projected traffic16,745 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 67 / 84 over Adams 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch carry?

About 10,193 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 / 84 over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.