US Bridges

US 77 over Mustang Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710004803164

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,061
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 77 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77 over Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,430 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 77
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.55 MI N of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 77
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42772, -96.83902
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,061 (2023)
Projected traffic19,430 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 77 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 77 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 77 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 30,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 77 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 77 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.