US Bridges

SH 158 over Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of RM 2059 · Structure no. 070410040602017

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2013 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 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI E of RM 2059
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90408, -100.61551
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2013)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 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 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 810 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.