US Bridges

Adkins ST over Briar Branch

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of Westview DR · Structure no. 121020B01753001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adkins ST over Briar Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adkins ST over Briar Branch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAdkins ST
CrossesBriar Branch
Location0.30 MI S of Westview DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78886, -95.52032
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2013)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adkins ST over Briar Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Adkins ST over Briar 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Adkins ST over Briar Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Adkins ST over Briar Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Adkins ST over Briar Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.