US Bridges

SH 136 WB over Rock Creek

Good

Hutchinson County, Texas · 1.5 MI W SH 207 in Borger · Structure no. 041180037901030

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,826
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 WB over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 136 WB over Rock Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,830 by 2033. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 136 WB
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.5 MI W SH 207 in Borger
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates35.65502, -101.42292
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2020)
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 WB over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 WB over Rock Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 WB over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.