SH 36 over New Years Creek
FairWashington County, Texas · 4.5 MI SE of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390018605022
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,810
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over New Years Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over New Years Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 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 10,810 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 over New Years Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SH 36 over New Years 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SH 36 over New Years Creek carry?
About 10,810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over New Years Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns SH 36 over New Years Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.