US Bridges

FM 136 over Chocolate Swale

Good

Refugio County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of FM 629 · Structure no. 161960073801022

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 136 over Chocolate Swale is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 136 over Chocolate Swale in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 136
CrossesChocolate Swale
Location0.20 MI W of FM 629
RouteState Highway 136
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.20415, -97.2959
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 FM 136 over Chocolate Swale built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 136 over Chocolate Swale 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 FM 136 over Chocolate Swale carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 136 over Chocolate Swale?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 136 over Chocolate Swale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.