US Bridges

Bs 36 over Higgins Branch

Fair

Washington County, Texas · 0.37 MI N of Bus 290 · Structure no. 172390018605032

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 36 over Higgins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 36 over Higgins Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6,509 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,113 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 36
CrossesHiggins Branch
Location0.37 MI N of Bus 290
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17275, -96.39974
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,509 (2021)
Projected traffic9,113 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 36 over Higgins Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 36 over Higgins Branch 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 Higgins Branch carry?

About 6,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bs 36 over Higgins Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 36 over Higgins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.