US Bridges

RM 336 over Ash Creek

Good

Real County, Texas · 2.23 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 071930055401004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 336 over Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying RM 336 over Ash Creek in Real County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 371 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesRM 336
CrossesAsh Creek
Location2.23 MI N of US 83
RouteState Highway 336
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76883, -99.76918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2022)
Projected traffic519 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 336 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 336 over Ash 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RM 336 over Ash Creek carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RM 336 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns RM 336 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.