US Bridges

SH 36 over West Prong Burnt Branch

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 5.20 MI SE of US 283 · Structure no. 080300018103016

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,051
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over West Prong Burnt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over West Prong Burnt Branch in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesWest Prong Burnt Branch
Location5.20 MI SE of US 283
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19453, -99.32606
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2020)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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 West Prong Burnt Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH 36 over West Prong Burnt 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 West Prong Burnt Branch carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over West Prong Burnt Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 36 over West Prong Burnt Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.