US Bridges

SH 36 over Leon River

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of FM 1602 · Structure no. 090980018303070

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
472 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 over Leon River in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,328 by 2039. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesLeon River
Location1.3 MI NW of FM 1602
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61949, -97.90102
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2020)
Projected traffic4,328 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 over Leon River 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 Leon River carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Leon River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.