US Bridges

SH 36 over Thompson Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 1361 · Structure no. 170260018603040

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Thompson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Thompson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,403 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,484 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesThompson Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 1361
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35034, -96.53257
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,403 (2023)
Projected traffic12,484 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Thompson Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 36 over Thompson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Thompson Creek carry?

About 10,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Thompson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Thompson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.