US Bridges

CR 236 over Big Creek Branch

FairPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740AA0614001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 236 over Big Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 236 over Big Creek Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 236
CrossesBig Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI E of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30176, -96.86689
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 236 over Big Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 236 over Big Creek 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 CR 236 over Big Creek Branch carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 236 over Big Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 236 over Big Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.