US Bridges

SH 136 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 041180035506014

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,194
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Drainage Ditch in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 86 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.4 MI N of SH 152
RouteState Highway 136
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.85067, -101.44137
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2020)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 136 over Drainage Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.