US Bridges

FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 180710059604044

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,509
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,509 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2033. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 878
CrossesLower Mustang Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 878
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38956, -96.81627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,509 (2023)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2033
Trucks6%
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

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 878 over Lower Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 878 over Lower 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek carry?

About 6,509 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 878 over Lower Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.