US Bridges

SH 36 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of SH 206 · Structure no. 080300045202016

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Turkey Creek in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 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 5 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 4,387 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.65 MI W of SH 206
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12166, -99.17712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 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 traffic4,387 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 36 over Turkey Creek 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.