US Bridges

FM 158 over Carters Creek

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1179 · Structure no. 170210021203006

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,803
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 158 over Carters Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 158 over Carters Creek in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 19,803 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,390 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 158
CrossesCarters Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1179
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67092, -96.32026
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,803 (2023)
Projected traffic19,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 FM 158 over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 158 over Carters Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 158 over Carters Creek carry?

About 19,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 158 over Carters Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns FM 158 over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.