US Bridges

Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib

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Washington County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of FM 50 · Structure no. 172390AA0199001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 370 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesNew Year Creek Trib
Location0.40 MI SW of FM 50
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2118, -96.36915
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic370 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over New Year Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.