US Bridges

FM 916 over Mustang Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of SH 174 · Structure no. 021270159901019

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,746
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 916 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 916 over Mustang Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,444 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 916
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.6 MI E of SH 174
RouteState Highway 916
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23787, -97.35431
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2023)
Projected traffic2,444 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 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 916 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 916 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 916 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 916 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 916 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.