US Bridges

Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 577 · Structure no. 172390018605024

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,180 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 36
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.8 MI N of FM 577
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.18673, -96.40447
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2021)
Projected traffic7,180 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Bs 36 over Little Sandy 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 Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 36 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.