US Bridges

SH 36 over S Copperas Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 9.75 MI SE Eastland C/L · Structure no. 230470018202008

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,643
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over S Copperas Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 36 over S Copperas Creek 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 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesS Copperas Creek
Location9.75 MI SE Eastland C/L
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01878, -98.77272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 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 (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2020)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 S Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 36 over S Copperas 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over S Copperas Creek carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over S Copperas Creek?

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 S Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.