US Bridges

SH 36 over Ryan Creek

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 1.9 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260018603039

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,009
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Ryan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Ryan 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 6,009 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,692 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesRyan Creek
Location1.9 MI NW of FM 60
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40614, -96.59084
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,009 (2023)
Projected traffic7,692 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ryan 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 Ryan 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 Ryan Creek carry?

About 6,009 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Ryan Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Ryan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.