US Bridges

SH 36 over Lick Branch

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 8.3 MI SE of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 080300018102011

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Lick Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 84 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesLick Branch
Location8.3 MI SE of Taylor C/L
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25701, -99.53544
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2010)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 36 over Lick Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Lick Branch carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.