SH 36 over Copperas Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 230680018201005
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Copperas Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 Copperas Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SH 36 over Copperas 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 36 over Copperas Creek carry?
About 2,180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over Copperas Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 36 over Copperas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.