US Bridges

FM 36 over Drain

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 3.3MI S JCT IH30 and FM36 · Structure no. 011170064203010

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

About this bridge

FM 36 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 36 over Drain 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 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 36
CrossesDrain
Location3.3MI S JCT IH30 and FM36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99077, -96.18471
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.
Culvert5 FairAll 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 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 closed14.9 mi (24 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 FM 36 over Drain built?

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

What condition is FM 36 over Drain 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 Drain carry?

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

How long is FM 36 over Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 36 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.