US Bridges

SH 36 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.26 MI NW of SH 317 · Structure no. 090140018402021

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,913
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Cedar Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 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 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.26 MI NW of SH 317
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.16383, -97.42533
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,913 (2018)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 36 over 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 Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.