US Bridges

SH 158 Wbfr over Draw

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Lp 250 · Structure no. 061650046302009

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,977
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 Wbfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 Wbfr over Draw in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,977 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,950 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 75 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 158 Wbfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI W of Lp 250
RouteState Highway 158
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99646, -102.16247
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,977 (2023)
Projected traffic5,950 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 158 Wbfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 158 Wbfr over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158 Wbfr over Draw carry?

About 2,977 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 Wbfr over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 Wbfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.