US Bridges

FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 180710059604291

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 878
CrossesBranch of Mustang Creek
Location1.35 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 878
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39789, -96.79215
Functional classRural 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; 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 878 over Branch of 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 Branch of Mustang Creek carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 878 over Branch of Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.