US Bridges

CR 1 over Adams Branch

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of FM 2616 · Structure no. 131430AA0339002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Adams Branch is a steel other carrying CR 1 over Adams Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesAdams Branch
Location1.90 MI W of FM 2616
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36201, -96.92543
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 1 over Adams Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Adams Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1 over Adams Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Adams Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.