US Bridges

FM 1736 over Gladish Crk

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 3.8 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 122370168702002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,484
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1736 over Gladish Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1736 over Gladish Crk in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1736
CrossesGladish Crk
Location3.8 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1736
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.16526, -96.00604
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,484 (2020)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1736 over Gladish Crk built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1736 over Gladish Crk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1736 over Gladish Crk carry?

About 1,484 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1736 over Gladish Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1736 over Gladish Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.