US Bridges

SH 36 over Flint Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 2.13 MI E of FM 184 · Structure no. 090500018401013

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Flint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Flint 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 4,561 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,570 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.13 MI E of FM 184
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.2952, -97.57942
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,561 (2020)
Projected traffic7,570 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Flint 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 Flint 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 Flint Creek carry?

About 4,561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.