US Bridges

SH 136 over Hanas Branch

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 3.2 MI N of FM 520 · Structure no. 040990079105005

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Hanas Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Hanas Branch in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1952, 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 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesHanas Branch
Location3.2 MI N of FM 520
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.16658, -101.44374
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Hanas Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 136 over Hanas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Hanas Branch carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Hanas Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over Hanas Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.