US Bridges

Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of SH 105 · Structure no. 172390AA0314002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 76 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWiesepape RD
CrossesNew Year Creek Branch
Location1.8 MI SE of SH 105
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.19189, -96.31201
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch 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 Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wiesepape RD over New Year Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.