US Bridges

SH 36 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260018602031

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,822
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Copperas Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 89 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 6,822 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,461 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location0.5 MI N of SH 21
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54203, -96.70178
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,822 (2023)
Projected traffic11,461 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 36 over Copperas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 6,822 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.