US Bridges

Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 879 · Structure no. 180710AA0434001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 93 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Boyce RD North
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 879
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36153, -96.73208
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2011)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Boyce RD North 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Boyce RD North over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.