US Bridges

FM36 over Dulaney Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 8.9 MI N JCT US380&FM36 · Structure no. 011170064201007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM36 over Dulaney Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM36 over Dulaney Crk 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 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM36
CrossesDulaney Crk
Location8.9 MI N JCT US380&FM36
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27137, -96.28021
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dulaney Crk built?

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

What condition is FM36 over Dulaney Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM36 over Dulaney Crk carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM36 over Dulaney Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM36 over Dulaney Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.