US Bridges

FM 1006 over Adams Bayou

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 2177 · Structure no. 201810088202007

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
555 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,732
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1006 over Adams Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1006 over Adams Bayou in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2033. The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1006
CrossesAdams Bayou
Location0.30 MI E of FM 2177
RouteState Highway 1006
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06417, -93.74856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length555 ft (169.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2024)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1006 over Adams Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1006 over Adams Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1006 over Adams Bayou carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1006 over Adams Bayou?

The structure is 555 ft (169.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1006 over Adams Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.