US Bridges

SH 36 over Hinsley Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 2.53 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 090500018401007

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,133
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Hinsley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Hinsley Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 84 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 9,133 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,060 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesHinsley Creek
Location2.53 MI S of US 84
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.399, -97.70769
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,133 (2020)
Projected traffic13,060 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hinsley Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 36 over Hinsley Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Hinsley Creek carry?

About 9,133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Hinsley Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Hinsley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.