US Bridges

Bs 36 over Hog Branch

Good

Washington County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 172390018701027

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 36 over Hog Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 36 over Hog Branch in Washington County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 11,370 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,920 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBs 36
CrossesHog Branch
Location0.55 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWashington County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15868, -96.39791
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,370 (2013)
Projected traffic15,920 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bs 36 over Hog Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 36 over Hog Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bs 36 over Hog Branch carry?

About 11,370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Bs 36 over Hog Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 36 over Hog Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.