US Bridges

SH 53 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 6.15 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 090740023202031

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 53 over Brushy Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location6.15 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 53
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.07198, -97.0786
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 over Brushy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 53 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.