US Bridges

SH 158 over Oak Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 2.0 MI NW of FM 3115 · Structure no. 072000034402011

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 158 over Oak Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 86 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesOak Creek
Location2.0 MI NW of FM 3115
RouteState Highway 158
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8369, -100.19639
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2020)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 158 over Oak 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 Oak Creek carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Oak Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.