US Bridges

SH 158 over Lacy Draw

Fair

Glasscock County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of RM 33 · Structure no. 070880040501004

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,198
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Lacy Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Lacy Draw in Glasscock County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 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 4,198 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,877 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesLacy Draw
Location0.25 MI E of RM 33
RouteState Highway 158
CountyGlasscock County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86503, -101.47623
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,198 (2022)
Projected traffic5,877 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 158 over Lacy Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 158 over Lacy Draw 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over Lacy Draw carry?

About 4,198 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Lacy Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Lacy Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.