SH 136 over South Palo Duro Creek
Hutchinson County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 136 over South Palo Duro Creek in Hutchinson County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 812 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 16 of the 50 inventoried bridges in Hutchinson County rated good (32.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 240 ft |
| Location | 1.1 Mi S of FM 281 |
| NBI structure number | 041180079103010 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hutchinson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 207 NB over SH 136 WB | 1957 | 17,000 | Fair |
| SH 207 SB over SH 136 WB | 1957 | 17,000 | Fair |
| SH 136 over Hill Creek | 1942 | 8,439 | Fair |
| SH 207 NB over SH 136 EB | 1957 | 8,400 | Fair |
| SH 207 SB over SH 136 EB | 1957 | 8,400 | Fair |
| SH 136 over Antelope Creek | 1995 | 7,451 | Fair |
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