US Bridges

Farley Street over Mustang Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of US 287 · Structure no. 180710B00950001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,192
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farley Street over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farley Street over Mustang Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,469 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarley Street
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of US 287
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39648, -96.82982
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,192 (2019)
Projected traffic4,469 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Farley Street over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farley Street 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 2024.

How much traffic does Farley Street over Mustang Creek carry?

About 3,192 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farley Street over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Farley Street over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.