US Bridges

FM 936 over Horn Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 2.9 MI NW of Limestone Cl · Structure no. 091100119101009

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 936 over Horn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 936 over Horn Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 435 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 936
CrossesHorn Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Limestone Cl
RouteState Highway 936
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81717, -96.80882
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 936 over Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 936 over Horn 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 FM 936 over Horn Creek carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 936 over Horn Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 936 over Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.