US Bridges

SH 36 over Seabourne Creek

Fair

Fort Bend County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 120800018801001

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,924
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Seabourne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Seabourne Creek in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 20,924 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,480 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesSeabourne Creek
Location0.55 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 36
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52433, -95.80803
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,924 (2020)
Projected traffic16,480 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Seabourne Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 36 over Seabourne Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Seabourne Creek carry?

About 20,924 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Seabourne Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Seabourne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.