US Bridges

SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180037901024

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5,254 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 136 WB
CrossesFM 1559 & Atsf RR
Location2.0 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.65488, -101.43328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,254 (2020)
Projected traffic8,830 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR 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 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR carry?

About 5,254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 WB over FM 1559 & Atsf RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.