US Bridges

SH 158 over Hog Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 3.7 MI NW of FM 3115 · Structure no. 072000034402013

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,025
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Hog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Hog Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 85 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 1,025 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,435 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesHog Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of FM 3115
RouteState Highway 158
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84463, -100.22237
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,025 (2022)
Projected traffic1,435 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hog Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 158 over Hog 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 Hog Creek carry?

About 1,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Hog Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Hog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.