US Bridges

SH 36 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210018101022

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,276
2022 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 Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 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 17,276 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,980 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.15 MI W of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43673, -99.72378
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,276 (2022)
Projected traffic18,980 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 17,276 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.