US Bridges

FM 765 over East Mustang Creek

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 3.00 MI E of FM 2134 · Structure no. 070480087004021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over East Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over East Mustang Creek in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 765
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location3.00 MI E of FM 2134
RouteState Highway 765
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39318, -99.70911
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
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 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 765 over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 over East Mustang 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.