US Bridges

Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Rusk ST · Structure no. 201760B00035001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,131
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 1,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesNewton Drainage Ditch
Location0.05 MI E of Rusk ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84759, -93.75912
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,131 (2016)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2037
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 Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Newton Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.