US Bridges

SH 36 over Yegua Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · At the Washington C/L · Structure no. 170260018604051

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Yegua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Yegua Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 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 7,967 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,341 by 2042. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesYegua Creek
LocationAt the Washington C/L
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32189, -96.50772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,967 (2023)
Projected traffic14,341 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Yegua Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH 36 over Yegua 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 Yegua Creek carry?

About 7,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Yegua Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.