US Bridges

Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary

Good

Orange County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of Burnett Ave · Structure no. 201810E00325001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,338
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNewton ST
CrossesAdams Bayou Tributary
Location0.10 MI S of Burnett Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0711, -93.76402
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2016)
Projected traffic1,870 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 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 Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Newton ST over Adams Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.