US Bridges

SH 36 over Nanny Branch

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 5.75 MI SE Eastland C/L · Structure no. 230470018202007

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,506
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Nanny Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 36 over Nanny Branch in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 77 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,960 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesNanny Branch
Location5.75 MI SE Eastland C/L
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05098, -98.82856
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2020)
Projected traffic2,960 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Nanny Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 36 over Nanny Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Nanny Branch carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Nanny Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Nanny Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.