US Bridges

SH 136 over Draw

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 5.6 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180037901011

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Draw in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 5,986 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 136
CrossesDraw
Location5.6 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.63837, -101.49218
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,986 (2023)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH 136 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 5,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Draw?

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

Who owns SH 136 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.