US Bridges

SH 36 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 3.86 MI NW of FM 2955 · Structure no. 090500018304063

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,668
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Morgan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Morgan Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 2,668 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,060 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location3.86 MI NW of FM 2955
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59859, -97.85636
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 36 over Morgan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Morgan Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 36 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.