US Bridges

SH 136 over Rock Creek

Good

Hutchinson County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of Borger City L · Structure no. 041180035601059

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 over Rock Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 3,907 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,440 by 2032. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 136
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.4 MI N of Borger City L
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.70629, -101.41436
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,907 (2020)
Projected traffic6,440 by 2032
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SH 136 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 over Rock Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.