US Bridges

SH 236 over Leon River

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 4.90 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 090500051301123

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,050 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 236 over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 236 over Leon River in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2038. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 236
CrossesLeon River
Location4.90 MI NE of SH 36
RouteState Highway 236
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.31371, -97.47275
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic830 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 236 over Leon River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 236 over Leon River 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 236 over Leon River carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 236 over Leon River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 236 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.