US Bridges

FM 153 over Little Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 448 · Structure no. 130760080703009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
702
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 153 over Little Pin Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 153 over Little Pin Oak Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 702 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 153
CrossesLittle Pin Oak Creek
Location1.40 MI W of FM 448
RouteState Highway 153
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01018, -97.03701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic702 (2020)
Projected traffic780 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 Little Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 153 over Little 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 April 2023.

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

About 702 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 153 over Little Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 153 over Little Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.