US Bridges

SH 36 over Jones Creek

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 5.35 MI E of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200018805319

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Jones 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,658 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,310 by 2033. The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesJones Creek
Location5.35 MI E of FM 2004
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96935, -95.43091
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,658 (2023)
Projected traffic6,310 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 over Jones Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 36 over Jones 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Jones Creek carry?

About 4,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 323 ft (98.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.