US Bridges

SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 949 · Structure no. 130080018703006

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 93 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 4,185 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 NB
CrossesDeadman Creek
Location0.75 MI S of FM 949
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86244, -96.18959
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,185 (2020)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 36 NB over Deadman 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek carry?

About 4,185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 NB over Deadman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.