US Bridges

SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 2305 · Structure no. 090140018404041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 39,560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,549 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 (lp 363)
CrossesPepper Creek Branch
Location0.05 MI S of FM 2305
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10886, -97.39047
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,560 (2023)
Projected traffic58,549 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch carry?

About 39,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 36 (lp 363) over Pepper Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.