US Bridges

SH 136 over Turkey Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 26.7 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 041880037902028

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
140 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying SH 136 over Turkey Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,520 by 2036. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location26.7 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 136
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.56434, -101.63827
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,520 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 136 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 over Turkey Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 136 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 136 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.