US Bridges

SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140018402004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,913
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,913 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesBranch of Cedar Creek
Location1.2 MI NW of SH 317
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17578, -97.43247
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,913 (2018)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Branch of Cedar 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek carry?

About 11,913 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Branch of Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.