US Bridges

SH 36 NB over Varner Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 5.25 MI N of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200018803309

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,456
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 NB over Varner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 NB over Varner Creek in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,456 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,242 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 NB
CrossesVarner Creek
Location5.25 MI N of SH 35
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20818, -95.68856
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,456 (2023)
Projected traffic3,242 by 2042
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 NB over Varner Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 NB over Varner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

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

About 2,456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 NB over Varner Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 NB over Varner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.