SH 136 over Palo Duro Creek
FairHansford County, Texas · 2.7 MI N of FM 520 · Structure no. 040990079105004
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,023
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 136 over Palo Duro Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 136 over 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 136 over 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 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 Palo Duro Creek carry?
About 1,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is SH 136 over Palo Duro Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 136 over Palo Duro Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.