US Bridges

SH 36 over SH 317

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.01 MI SE of FM 2409 · Structure no. 090140018402045

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,351
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over SH 317 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over SH 317 in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,351 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,130 by 2033. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesSH 317
Location2.01 MI SE of FM 2409
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.16058, -97.42334
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,351 (2020)
Projected traffic16,130 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over SH 317 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over SH 317 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 SH 317 carry?

About 13,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over SH 317?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over SH 317?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.