US Bridges

Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of L Herzik RD · Structure no. 130760AA0318002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek is a steel other carrying Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKlekar-Gin RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.1 MI S of L Herzik RD
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67898, -97.01286
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2014)
Projected traffic220 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klekar-Gin RD over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Klekar-Gin RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.