US Bridges

FM36 over Elm Br

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 11.0 MI N JCT US380&FM36 · Structure no. 011170064201006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM36 over Elm Br is a concrete slab carrying FM36 over Elm Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 598 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM36
CrossesElm Br
Location11.0 MI N JCT US380&FM36
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29826, -96.26943
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic598 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Elm Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM36 over Elm Br 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 Elm Br carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM36 over Elm Br?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM36 over Elm Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.