US Bridges

Adam Sreet over Town Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of US 87 · Structure no. 140870B00010001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adam Sreet over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adam Sreet over Town Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdam Sreet
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27703, -98.87046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adam Sreet over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Adam Sreet over Town Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Adam Sreet over Town Creek carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Adam Sreet over Town Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Adam Sreet over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.