US Bridges

SH 158 over Valley Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 2.00 MI NW of FM 2111 · Structure no. 072000034402004

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 over Valley Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 88 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesValley Creek
Location2.00 MI NW of FM 2111
RouteState Highway 158
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81373, -100.05551
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2020)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 158 over Valley Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over Valley Creek carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.