US Bridges

Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 1155 · Structure no. 172390AA0306001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Plantation RD
CrossesNew Year Creek
Location1.8 MI E of FM 1155
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19759, -96.21765
Functional classRural Local

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Plantation RD over New Year 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Plantation RD over New Year Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.