US Bridges

FM 957 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 3.45 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 130760144001078

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 957 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 957 over Mulberry Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 957
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.45 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 957
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64193, -96.93068
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2018)
Projected traffic720 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 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 957 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 957 over Mulberry 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 957 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 957 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 957 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.