US Bridges

SH 36 over Pecan Bayou

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 14.45 MI SE of Taylor C/L · Structure no. 080300018102017

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,071
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Pecan Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Pecan Bayou in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 83 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 3,071 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesPecan Bayou
Location14.45 MI SE of Taylor C/L
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23477, -99.43936
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,071 (2020)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$331,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Pecan Bayou built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 36 over Pecan Bayou 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 Pecan Bayou carry?

About 3,071 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Pecan Bayou?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Pecan Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.