US Bridges

FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek

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Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 Mi. N. of US HWY 80 · Structure no. 181300109101196

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,272
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 16,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,100 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 740
CrossesTrib to Mustang Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. of US HWY 80
RouteState Highway 740
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76315, -96.45969
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,272 (2020)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 740 over Trib to 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek carry?

About 16,272 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 740 over Trib to Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.