US Bridges

SH 153 over Hords Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 206 N · Structure no. 230420063601001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Hords Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 153 over Hords Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 85 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 2,104 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2033. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesHords Creek
Location2.3 MI W of FM 206 N
RouteState Highway 153
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83088, -99.46591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,104 (2020)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 153 over Hords Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 153 over Hords 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 153 over Hords Creek carry?

About 2,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over Hords Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Hords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.