US Bridges

SH 36 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of FM 976 · Structure no. 170260018603037

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,923
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Pin Oak 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 6,923 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,692 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location0.25 MI NW of FM 976
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43509, -96.64399
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
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 loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,923 (2023)
Projected traffic9,692 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak 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 Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 6,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.