US Bridges

SH 36 over Lyons Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI NW of Comanche Cl · Structure no. 230680018201010

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,499
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Lyons Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Lyons Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 77 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 1,499 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesLyons Branch
Location0.40 MI NW of Comanche Cl
RouteState Highway 36
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09758, -98.89626
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,499 (2020)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Lyons Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 36 over Lyons Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Lyons Branch carry?

About 1,499 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Lyons Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Lyons Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.