SH 36 SB over Big Sandy Creek
GoodWashington County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Bus 36 · Structure no. 172390018605055
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,741
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 SB over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 SB over Big Sandy 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 6,741 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 SB over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 36 SB over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 6,741 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 SB over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 36 SB over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.