US Bridges

FM 236 over Mission Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of FM 622 · Structure no. 132350084203021

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,977
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 236 over Mission Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 236 over Mission Creek in Victoria 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 4,977 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,580 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 236
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of FM 622
RouteState Highway 236
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85058, -97.14272
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,977 (2017)
Projected traffic6,580 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 236 over Mission Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 236 over Mission 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 236 over Mission Creek carry?

About 4,977 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 236 over Mission Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 236 over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.