US Bridges

SH 158 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 0.07 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 070410040604001

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 158 over Mountain Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 91 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 1,262 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.07 MI E of SH 208
RouteState Highway 158
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8958, -100.48189
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,262 (2023)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 158 over Mountain 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 Mountain Creek carry?

About 1,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.