US Bridges

SH 36 over Wallace Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 6.0 MI NW of FM 1602 · Structure no. 090980018303030

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Wallace Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Wallace Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesWallace Creek
Location6.0 MI NW of FM 1602
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64418, -97.97464
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2020)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SH 36 over Wallace 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Wallace Creek carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.