US Bridges

SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210018101023

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,758
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 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 13,758 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,980 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 Relief
Location2.00 MI W of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43673, -99.72376
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,758 (2020)
Projected traffic18,980 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief 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 Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief carry?

About 13,758 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.