US Bridges

SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of FM 361 · Structure no. 120800018802293

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2 is a prestressed concrete other carrying SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2 in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 Sbml
CrossesFairchilds Crk Trib 2
Location1.1 MI S of FM 361
RouteState Highway 36
CountyFort Bend County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44798, -95.82571
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2 carry?

About 13,400 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 Sbml over Fairchilds Crk Trib 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.