US Bridges

FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 3.00 MI W of FM 448 · Structure no. 130760080703008

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
185 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 5 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 153
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location3.00 MI W of FM 448
RouteState Highway 153
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01674, -97.06045
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2023)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is FM 153 over Pin Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 153 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.