US Bridges

SH 36 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 2.00 MI SE of US 79 · Structure no. 171660018601041

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Cedar Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 87 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 6,248 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,247 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.00 MI SE of US 79
RouteState Highway 36
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68944, -96.83485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,248 (2023)
Projected traffic10,247 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 36 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 36 over Cedar Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.