US Bridges

Cordell ST over Adams Branch

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of FM 2524 · Structure no. 230250B00345002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordell ST over Adams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cordell ST 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCordell ST
CrossesAdams Branch
Location0.90 MI NE of FM 2524
RouteState Highway 809
StateTexas
Coordinates31.7261, -98.98779
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2022)
Projected traffic428 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 Cordell ST over Adams Branch built?

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

What condition is Cordell ST 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 Cordell ST over Adams Branch carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cordell ST over Adams Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cordell ST over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.