US Bridges

FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of FM 713 · Structure no. 140280321101001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3158
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.7 MI S of FM 713
RouteState Highway 3158
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80272, -97.527
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2023)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3158 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3158 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.