US Bridges

FM 2636 over Smith Branch

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.65 MI SE of FM 3441 · Structure no. 101080064606033

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2636 over Smith Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2636 over Smith Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2636
CrossesSmith Branch
Location0.65 MI SE of FM 3441
RouteState Highway 2636
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16463, -96.00339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2023)
Projected traffic438 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 FM 2636 over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2636 over Smith Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2636 over Smith Branch carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2636 over Smith Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2636 over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.