US Bridges

SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270DD0890001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Newton DR
CrossesLittle Booger Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of SH 174
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5396, -97.32695
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2019)
Projected traffic590 by 2038
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Newton DR over Little Booger 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Newton DR over Little Booger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.