US Bridges

SH 36 over Pecan Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 090980018303051

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,321
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Pecan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Pecan Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,321 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,730 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesPecan Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of US 281
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.70305, -98.12161
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,321 (2020)
Projected traffic9,730 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 over Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Pecan 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 7,321 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.