US Bridges

SH 158 over Natural Well Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of RM 2059 · Structure no. 070410040602014

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
482
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Natural Well Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 158 over Natural Well Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesNatural Well Draw
Location1.25 MI W of RM 2059
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90648, -100.68248
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2020)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Natural Well Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SH 158 over Natural Well 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 Natural Well Draw carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Natural Well Draw?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Natural Well Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.