US Bridges

Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 090500018306017

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch is a concrete slab carrying Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 452 (bus 36)
CrossesStillhouse Branch
Location0.60 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44361, -97.74404
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2013)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch 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 Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 452 (bus 36) over Stillhouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.