US Bridges

CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek

FairPosted for load

Stephens County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of FM 1852 · Structure no. 232150AA0153001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek in Stephens 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 153
CrossesW Fork Gonzales Creek
Location1.00 MI W of FM 1852
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60382, -98.84491
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 153 over W Fork Gonzales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.