US Bridges

FM 3153 over Cypress Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 2.20 MI NE of SH 21 · Structure no. 112030322101002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3153 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3153 over Cypress Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 412 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 3153
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.20 MI NE of SH 21
RouteState Highway 3153
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50916, -94.01061
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2024)
Projected traffic412 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 FM 3153 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3153 over Cypress 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3153 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 3153 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3153 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.