US Bridges

SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · At JCT SH 136 in Borger · Structure no. 041180037901032

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,630 by 2030. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesSH 207 SB
CrossesSH 136 WB
LocationAt JCT SH 136 in Borger
RouteState Highway 207
StateTexas
Coordinates35.66189, -101.39868
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2013)
Projected traffic24,630 by 2030
Trucks18%
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 WB built?

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

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

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.