US Bridges

SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.81 MI NW of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390018605054

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,883
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,883 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 36 SB
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.81 MI NW of FM 390
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2941, -96.49972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,883 (2020)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 SB over Wolf 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,883 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 SB over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.