US Bridges

SH 36 over Salt Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 6.90 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 230470018301027

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,242
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Salt Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 87 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesSalt Creek
Location6.90 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 36
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86484, -98.47707
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2020)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 36 over Salt 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 Salt Creek carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.