SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch
GoodRunnels County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of FM 2111 · Structure no. 072000034402006
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,365
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch 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 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,693 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch 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 Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch carry?
About 1,365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 158 over Valley Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.