US Bridges

SH 36 NB over Wolf Creek

Good

Washington County, Texas · 1.81 MI NW of FM 390 · Structure no. 172390018605193

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,776
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 NB over Wolf Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 NB over Wolf Creek in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,776 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 36 NB
CrossesWolf Creek
Location1.81 MI NW of FM 390
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29396, -96.49955
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,776 (2020)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 NB over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 NB 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 NB over Wolf Creek carry?

About 4,776 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 NB over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 NB over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.