SH 158 over Machae Creek
FairCoke County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of SH 208 · Structure no. 070410040604008
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 865
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 158 over Machae Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Machae Creek 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 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 87 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 158 over Machae Creek 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 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 Machae Creek carry?
About 865 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 158 over Machae Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SH 158 over Machae Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.