US Bridges

Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st

PoorPosted for load

Potter County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 041880801304007

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
886 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,630
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,630 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2027. The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHughes Adams ST
CrossesBNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st
Location1.4 MI N of IH 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21633, -101.84823
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length886 ft (270.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,630 (2010)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st carry?

About 7,630 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st?

The structure is 886 ft (270.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hughes Adams ST over BNSF RR SW 1st NW 1st?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.