US Bridges

SH 158 over N Concho River Rel

Fair

Sterling County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 072160040502010

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158 over N Concho River Rel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 158 over N Concho River Rel in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 69 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 4,042 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2033. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 158
CrossesN Concho River Rel
Location0.70 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 158
CountySterling County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85616, -101.05284
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,042 (2023)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Concho River Rel built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SH 158 over N Concho River Rel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158 over N Concho River Rel carry?

About 4,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 158 over N Concho River Rel?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158 over N Concho River Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.