US Bridges

FM 428 over Mustang Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 4.60 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610081701006

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
151 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,658
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 428 over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 428 over Mustang Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,658 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 428
CrossesMustang Creek
Location4.60 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 428
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29612, -96.90502
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,658 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 428 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 428 over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 428 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 6,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 428 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 428 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.