US Bridges

H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 190 · Structure no. 111870AA0312002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek is a steel other carrying H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek in Polk 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 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesH K Adams RD
CrossesTrib of Woods Creek
Location0.6 MI E of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72835, -94.62558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2021)
Projected traffic39 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek built?

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

What condition is H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns H K Adams RD over Trib of Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.