US Bridges

SH 158 over US 385

Fair

Ector County, Texas · At JCT of US 385 & SH 158 · Structure no. 060690022806007

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,244
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over US 385 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 over US 385 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,244 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2033. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesUS 385
LocationAt JCT of US 385 & SH 158
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02385, -102.43042
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,244 (2022)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 158 over US 385 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 over US 385 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does SH 158 over US 385 carry?

About 3,244 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over US 385?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over US 385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.