US Bridges

Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of US 377 · Structure no. 230250B00115001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
866
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 866 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelle Plain Ave
CrossesAdams Branch
Location0.15 MI N of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72559, -98.98345
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic866 (2022)
Projected traffic956 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch carry?

About 866 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Plain Ave over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.