US Bridges

FM 333 over West Mustang Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 2.3 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450089701006

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 333 over West Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 333 over West Mustang Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 398 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 333
CrossesWest Mustang Creek
Location2.3 MI SW of SH 71
RouteState Highway 333
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41783, -96.42904
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2021)
Projected traffic398 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 333 over West Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 333 over West Mustang 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 333 over West Mustang Creek carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 333 over West Mustang Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 333 over West Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.