US Bridges

SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 0.8 M N of Hutchinson Cl · Structure no. 040990079105003

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 73 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSH 136
CrossesS Fork Palo Duro Creek
Location0.8 M N of Hutchinson Cl
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates36.06606, -101.45876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2023)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over S Fork Palo Duro Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.