US Bridges

Fisk Ave over Adams Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 377 · Structure no. 230250B00530001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,923
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fisk Ave over Adams Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fisk Ave over Adams Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,923 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,092 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFisk Ave
CrossesAdams Branch
Location0.10 MI S of US 377
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.72533, -98.97996
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,923 (2022)
Projected traffic4,092 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Fisk Ave over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fisk 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 Fisk Ave over Adams Branch carry?

About 2,923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fisk Ave over Adams Branch?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Fisk Ave over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.