US Bridges

SH 158 over Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 2.80 MI SE of US 277 · Structure no. 070410034401009

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Draw 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI SE of US 277
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85883, -100.25385
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2022)
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 Draw built?

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

What condition is SH 158 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.