US Bridges

SH 36 over Spring Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 6.80 MI SE of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210018101002

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,789
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Spring Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 91 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 6 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 3,789 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2033. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesSpring Creek
Location6.80 MI SE of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34618, -99.63842
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,789 (2020)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 36 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 36 over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,789 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.