US Bridges

FM 2836 over Cherry Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680233101056

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2836 over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 2836 over Cherry Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2034. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 2836
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2836
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35758, -100.9534
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2836 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2836 over Cherry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2836 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2836 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2836 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.