US Bridges

FM 1155 over New Years Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 2.07 MI S of FM 2193 · Structure no. 172390140504004

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1155 over New Years Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1155 over New Years Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1155
CrossesNew Years Creek
Location2.07 MI S of FM 2193
RouteState Highway 1155
StateTexas
Coordinates30.21229, -96.24299
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks27%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1155 over New Years Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1155 over New Years Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1155 over New Years Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1155 over New Years Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1155 over New Years Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.