US Bridges

FM 3158 over Tenney Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 86 · Structure no. 140280321101002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3158 over Tenney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3158 over Tenney Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 187 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3158
CrossesTenney Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 86
RouteState Highway 3158
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80306, -97.55696
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3158 over Tenney Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3158 over Tenney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3158 over Tenney Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 3158 over Tenney Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3158 over Tenney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.