US Bridges

Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement

Good

Midland County, Texas · 0.31 MI N. of IH 20 · Structure no. 061650362401001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,665
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement is a concrete culvert carrying Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,665 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,331 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesBs 158B-GARFIELD
CrossesDrainage Easement
Location0.31 MI N. of IH 20
RouteState Highway 158
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97303, -102.0914
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,665 (2021)
Projected traffic23,331 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement carry?

About 16,665 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Bs 158B-GARFIELD over Drainage Easement?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.