FM 1853 over Battle Creek
Stephens County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1853 over Battle Creek in Stephens County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 48 of the 118 inventoried bridges in Stephens County rated good (40.7%); 1 (0.8%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 115 ft |
| Location | 2.4 Mi S of FM 576 |
| NBI structure number | 232150178201002 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Stephens County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 180 over Draw | 1921 | 13,537 | Fair |
| US 180 over Draw | 2019 | 10,000 | Good |
| US 180 over Gonzales Creek | 1921 | 9,104 | Fair |
| US 183 over Draw | 1963 | 4,196 | Fair |
| US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake | 1962 | 3,567 | Fair |
| Parks Ave over Gonzales Draw | 1940 | 2,660 | Fair |
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