US Bridges

SH 153 over South Fork Mud Creek

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of FM 382 · Structure no. 072000065004016

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 153 over South Fork Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 153 over South Fork Mud 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 153
CrossesSouth Fork Mud Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of FM 382
RouteState Highway 153
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90766, -99.74086
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 South Fork Mud Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 153 over South Fork Mud 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 SH 153 over South Fork Mud Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 153 over South Fork Mud Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 153 over South Fork Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.