US Bridges

SH 158 over Quarry Creek

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 5.10 MI NW of FM 2111 · Structure no. 072000034402015

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over Quarry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over Quarry 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 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesQuarry Creek
Location5.10 MI NW of FM 2111
RouteState Highway 158
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82785, -100.10433
Functional classRural Minor 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (2022)
Projected traffic1,693 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Quarry 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 Quarry Creek 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 Quarry Creek carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over Quarry Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over Quarry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.