US Bridges

SH 36 over Henson Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.80 MI NW of FM 1829 · Structure no. 090500018401019

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Henson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Henson Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 5,173 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2033. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesHenson Creek
Location0.80 MI NW of FM 1829
RouteState Highway 36
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33198, -97.65958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,173 (2020)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Henson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 36 over Henson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Henson Creek carry?

About 5,173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Henson Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Henson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.