US Bridges

Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.93 MI N of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0462001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou is a steel continuous other carrying Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSims Road/Cr 153
CrossesLinnville Bayou
Location0.93 MI N of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.95763, -95.74804
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Sims Road/Cr 153 over Linnville Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.