US Bridges

SH 36 over Lytle Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of Lp 322 · Structure no. 082210018101024

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,439
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Lytle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 36 over Lytle 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 19,439 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,990 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesLytle Creek
Location1.40 MI W of Lp 322
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4366, -99.71182
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,439 (2022)
Projected traffic10,990 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lytle 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 Lytle 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 Lytle Creek carry?

About 19,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.