SH 153 over Gap Creek
GoodRunnels County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of FM 2647 · Structure no. 072000065004019
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 937
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 153 over Gap Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 153 over Gap Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 937 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 153 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 153 over Gap 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 Gap Creek carry?
About 937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is SH 153 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 153 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.