US Bridges

SH 136 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of Moore C/L · Structure no. 041880037902014

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,308
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Drainage Ditch in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 79 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 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 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.0 MI S of Moore C/L
RouteState Highway 136
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.57813, -101.62873
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2019)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 136 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 136 over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 4,308 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 136 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.