US Bridges

SH 136 over Draw

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of FM 1342 · Structure no. 041880037902017

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,077
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 136 over Draw in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 4,077 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,320 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI S of FM 1342
RouteState Highway 136
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.39656, -101.63608
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic4,077 (2020)
Projected traffic5,320 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 136 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 4,077 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 136 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.