US Bridges

SH 258 over Deer Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430054401003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 258 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 258 over Deer Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1939, 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 258
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.7 MI E of SH 25
RouteState Highway 258
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85765, -98.77755
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$490,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 258 over Deer Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 258 over Deer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 258 over Deer Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 258 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 258 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.