FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.9MI S JCT IH30 and FM36 · Structure no. 011170064203008

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 35 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,139; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief in Hunt 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 5 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 2,139 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 36

CrossesWest Caddo Creek Relief

Location2.9MI S JCT IH30 and FM36

RouteState Highway 36

CountyHunt County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.997, -96.18464

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionFebruary 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourScour evaluation has not been made

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating44 US tons

Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadOther

Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width36 ft (11 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,139 (2020)

Projected traffic1,920 by 2033

Trucks9%

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 FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief carry?

About 2,139 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 36 over West Caddo Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.