US Bridges

SH 153 over Mccall Branch

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 503 · Structure no. 230420063601003

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,293
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Mccall Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 153 over Mccall Branch in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesMccall Branch
Location1.0 MI W of FM 503
RouteState Highway 153
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84923, -99.5537
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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 Mccall Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 153 over Mccall 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 Mccall Branch carry?

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

How long is SH 153 over Mccall Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Mccall Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.