US Bridges

SH 158 over Machae Creek Br

Good

Coke County, Texas · 3.05 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 070410040604007

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Machae Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Machae Creek Br in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 865 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesMachae Creek Br
Location3.05 MI E of SH 208
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90784, -100.43506
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 Machae Creek Br built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 158 over Machae Creek Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over Machae Creek Br carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Machae Creek Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Machae Creek Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.