US Bridges

Newman ST over Town Creek

Fair

Nolan County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Alabama ST · Structure no. 081770B00860001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,359
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman ST over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Newman ST over Town Creek in Nolan 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 1,359 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,903 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman ST
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Alabama ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNolan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46473, -100.39283
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,359 (2020)
Projected traffic1,903 by 2040
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman ST over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Newman ST over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Newman ST over Town Creek carry?

About 1,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Newman ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Newman ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.