US Bridges

SH 153 over N Prong Hords Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 2805 · Structure no. 230420063601009

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
944
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over N Prong Hords Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 153 over N Prong Hords Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 944 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesN Prong Hords Creek
Location0.20 MI E of FM 2805
RouteState Highway 153
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8642, -99.63406
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2023)
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 N Prong Hords Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SH 153 over N Prong 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 N Prong Hords Creek carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over N Prong Hords Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over N Prong Hords Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.