US Bridges

SH 136 over Short Creek

Good

Potter County, Texas · 1.02 M S of Moore C/L · Structure no. 041880037902033

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,308
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 136 over Short Creek is a other other carrying SH 136 over Short Creek in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,308 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 136
CrossesShort Creek
Location1.02 M S of Moore C/L
RouteState Highway 13
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.60534, -101.6262
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,308 (2019)
Projected traffic5,760 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Short Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 136 over Short 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 136 over Short Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 136 over Short Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 136 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.