US Bridges

Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 180710LY3079001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlton Adams DR
CrossesNorth Grove Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 77
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46272, -96.83503
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic158 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Alton Adams DR over North Grove Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.