US Bridges

Coleman Ave over Adams Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of FM 3254 · Structure no. 230250B00325001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,201
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coleman Ave over Adams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coleman Ave over Adams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,302 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesColeman Ave
CrossesAdams Branch
Location0.45 MI S of FM 3254
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71533, -98.99725
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,201 (2022)
Projected traffic6,302 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coleman Ave over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coleman Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Coleman Ave over Adams Branch carry?

About 4,201 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coleman Ave over Adams Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Coleman Ave over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.