US Bridges

Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.10 Mi. S. of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840AA0304001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,816
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek in Parker 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 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 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNewsom Mound Pct 1
CrossesAsh Creek
Location1.10 Mi. S. of SH 199
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90452, -97.60094
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2019)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash 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 2023.

How much traffic does Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Newsom Mound Pct 1 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.