US Bridges

FM 2436 over Creamer Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.45 MI SE of FM 609 · Structure no. 130760234801001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2436 over Creamer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2436 over Creamer Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2436
CrossesCreamer Creek
Location0.45 MI SE of FM 609
RouteState Highway 2436
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.85294, -96.92927
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2020)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM 2436 over Creamer Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 2436 over Creamer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2436 over Creamer Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 2436 over Creamer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2436 over Creamer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.