US Bridges

SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of US 277 · Structure no. 070410034401008

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 86 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesE Kickapoo Creek
Location0.50 MI SE of US 277
RouteState Highway 158
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87775, -100.28456
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 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 SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 158 over E Kickapoo 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over E Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.