US Bridges

SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 072000065003010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,567
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,650 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesBig Coyote Creek
Location2.1 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 153
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95548, -99.99777
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2020)
Projected traffic2,650 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 153 over Big Coyote 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over Big Coyote Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.