SH 36 over Metheglin Creek
GoodCoryell County, Texas · 0.08 MI SE of SH 236 · Structure no. 090500018401009
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,103
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over Metheglin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Metheglin Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 5,103 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,450 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 over Metheglin Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 36 over Metheglin 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 Metheglin Creek carry?
About 5,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over Metheglin Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SH 36 over Metheglin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.