US Bridges

SH 136 EB over Rock Creek

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of SH 207 · Structure no. 041180037901026

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,241
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 EB over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 EB over Rock Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,241 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2033. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 136 EB
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5 MI W of SH 207
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.65487, -101.42293
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,241 (2023)
Projected traffic8,830 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 EB over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 EB over Rock 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 EB over Rock Creek carry?

About 5,241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 EB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 EB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.