US Bridges

CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 0.93 MI E of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430AA0158001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 158/ E Lalk RD
CrossesChina Creek
Location0.93 MI E of SH 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.10605, -98.89965
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 158/ E Lalk RD over China Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.