SH 36 over Indian Creek
FairComanche County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230470018301024
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,437
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Indian Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2033. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is SH 36 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?
About 2,437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 36 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.