US Bridges

SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · At JCT SH 136 in Borger · Structure no. 041180037901031

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 207 SB
CrossesSH 136 EB
LocationAt JCT SH 136 in Borger
RouteState Highway 207
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.66071, -101.39882
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2013)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB 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 207 SB over SH 136 EB carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.