US Bridges

Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.60 MI N of Fritcher RD · Structure no. 180610AA0104001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGorrell RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.60 MI N of Fritcher RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40301, -96.854
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gorrell RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Gorrell RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.