US Bridges

Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw

Good

Waller County, Texas · 1.4 MI NE of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370AA0171001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Flat RD
CrossesBessies Creek Draw
Location1.4 MI NE of FM 359
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87749, -95.98748
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2009)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Flat RD over Bessies Creek Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.