US Bridges

FM2331 over Mustang Creek

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 7.4 MI N of SH-171 · Structure no. 021270241702002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,843
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM2331 over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM2331 over Mustang Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 9,843 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,230 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM2331
CrossesMustang Creek
Location7.4 MI N of SH-171
RouteState Highway 2331
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54495, -97.5034
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,843 (2024)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM2331 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM2331 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 FM2331 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 9,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM2331 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM2331 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.