SH 53 over Pond Creek
GoodFalls County, Texas · 1.70 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 090740023202091
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 375 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 53 over Pond Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2038. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 53 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 over Pond Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SH 53 over Pond Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.