US Bridges

Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek

FairPosted for load

Sabine County, Texas · 1.5 MI W from End FM2343 · Structure no. 081307000003050

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2011. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 153
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location1.5 MI W from End FM2343
RouteCounty Highway 153.2
CountySabine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23063, -93.86454
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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic50 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$93 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 153 over Pigeon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 153 over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.