US Bridges

SH 153 over Live Oak Branch

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.25 MI W of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420063601002

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Live Oak Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 153 over Live Oak Branch in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 79 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 1,293 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesLive Oak Branch
Location2.25 MI W of FM 503
RouteState Highway 153
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84928, -99.57509
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,293 (2020)
Projected traffic970 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Live Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 153 over Live Oak Branch 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 Live Oak Branch carry?

About 1,293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over Live Oak Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Live Oak Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.