US Bridges

SH 236 over Metheglin Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500051301005

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 236 over Metheglin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 236 over Metheglin Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 236
CrossesMetheglin Creek
Location0.15 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 236
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28051, -97.52337
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 236 over Metheglin Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 236 over Metheglin 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 236 over Metheglin Creek carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 236 over Metheglin Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 236 over Metheglin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.