US Bridges

SH 258 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430054401004

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
452
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 258 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 258 over Turkey 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 452 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 258
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.9 MI E of SH 25
RouteState Highway 258
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85768, -98.82281
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic452 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 258 over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 258 over Turkey 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 Turkey Creek carry?

About 452 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 258 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 258 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.