SH 36 over Paint Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 0.05 MI SE of Callahan Cl · Structure no. 230680045201017
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,425
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Paint Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 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 2,425 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,448 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SH 36 over Paint 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 Paint Creek carry?
About 2,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 over Paint Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SH 36 over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.