US Bridges

SH 158 over Drainage Channel

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 061650046303010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,094
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Drainage Channel in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 13,094 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,800 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 158
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location0.25 MI SE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98148, -102.03412
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,094 (2020)
Projected traffic34,800 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158 over Drainage Channel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 158 over Drainage Channel carry?

About 13,094 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.