US Bridges

US 80 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300009503089

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,563
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 68,563 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 114,290 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.55 MI SE of FM 740
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75111, -96.46082
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,563 (2023)
Projected traffic114,290 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 80 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 68,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 80 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.