FM 853 over Brushy Creek
GoodTom Green County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of Irion Cl · Structure no. 072260055505021
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 853 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 853 over Brushy Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 FM 853 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 853 over Brushy 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does FM 853 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 853 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 853 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.