US Bridges

San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw

PoorPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 153 · Structure no. 230420B00380001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Saba ST
CrossesHords Creek Draw
Location0.15 MI S of SH 153
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82494, -99.42086
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns San Saba ST over Hords Creek Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.