US Bridges

SH 36 over Second Davidson Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of FM 976 · Structure no. 170260018603034

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Second Davidson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Second Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 88 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 7,544 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,109 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesSecond Davidson Creek
Location3.2 MI N of FM 976
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47176, -96.66561
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,544 (2022)
Projected traffic10,109 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Second Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 36 over Second Davidson 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 Second Davidson Creek carry?

About 7,544 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Second Davidson Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Second Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.