US Bridges

FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.0 MI SW of SH171 · Structure no. 021270159901003

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 73 years old, older 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 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,499 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 916
CrossesMustang Creek Trib
Location1.0 MI SW of SH171
RouteState Highway 916
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25945, -97.30837
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2023)
Projected traffic1,499 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 916 over Mustang Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.