US Bridges

SH 36 over Trib Leon River

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of FM 2955 · Structure no. 090500018304060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,668
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Trib Leon River is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Trib Leon River in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 70 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 2,668 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesTrib Leon River
Location0.15 MI NW of FM 2955
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55781, -97.81512
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,668 (2020)
Projected traffic5,060 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Trib Leon River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 36 over Trib Leon River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Trib Leon River carry?

About 2,668 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Trib Leon River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Trib Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.