US Bridges

Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of SH 347 · Structure no. 201240065301014

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpur 136
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI N of SH 347
RouteState Highway 136
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95671, -93.94799
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 136 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.