US Bridges

CR 153 over Clear Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of CR 190 · Structure no. 230250AA0153001

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 153 over Clear Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 153
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.30 MI E of CR 190
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66673, -99.07488
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 153 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 153 over Clear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 153 over Clear Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 153 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 153 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.