US Bridges

SH 136 over Hill Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180037901010

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,439
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Hill Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 83 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 8,439 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 136
CrossesHill Creek
Location3.4 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.65094, -101.45581
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,439 (2020)
Projected traffic13,300 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is SH 136 over Hill 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Hill Creek carry?

About 8,439 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Hill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 136 over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.