US Bridges

FM36 over W Caddo Crk

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Hunt County, Texas · 4.7 MI N JCT US380&FM36 · Structure no. 011170064201001

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM36 over W Caddo Crk is a concrete slab carrying FM36 over W Caddo Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM36
CrossesW Caddo Crk
Location4.7 MI N JCT US380&FM36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2145, -96.28431
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM36 over W Caddo Crk built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM36 over W Caddo Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM36 over W Caddo Crk carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM36 over W Caddo Crk?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM36 over W Caddo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.