SH 36 over Tatum Branch
GoodComanche County, Texas · 4.3 MI NW Hamilton C/L · Structure no. 230470018301044
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,266
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over Tatum Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Tatum Branch in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 81 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 1,266 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,580 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 over Tatum Branch built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is SH 36 over Tatum 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 Tatum Branch carry?
About 1,266 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over Tatum Branch?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 36 over Tatum Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.