US Bridges

FM36 over Clendining Creek

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Hunt County, Texas · 2.7 MI N JCT US380&FM36 · Structure no. 011170064201002

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM36 over Clendining Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM36 over Clendining Creek 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 2,420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,365 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM36
CrossesClendining Creek
Location2.7 MI N JCT US380&FM36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18826, -96.27085
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 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 traffic2,420 (2020)
Projected traffic2,365 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$304,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM36 over Clendining Creek built?

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

What condition is FM36 over Clendining Creek 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 Clendining Creek carry?

About 2,420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM36 over Clendining Creek?

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 Clendining Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.