SH 158 over Cow Creek
FairCoke County, Texas · 5.8 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 070410040604003
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 848
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 158 over Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 158 over Cow Creek in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 101 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 848 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 158 over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is SH 158 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?
About 848 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 158 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 158 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.