US Bridges

Adkisson RD over IH 40

Poor

Potter County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of Oldham C/L · Structure no. 041880009005064

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
490 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adkisson RD over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adkisson RD over IH 40 in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAdkisson RD
CrossesIH 40
Location3.1 MI E of Oldham C/L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.19583, -102.11438
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adkisson RD over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adkisson RD over IH 40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Adkisson RD over IH 40 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Adkisson RD over IH 40?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Adkisson RD over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.