US Bridges

FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.6 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300109201006

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,692
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 11,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,790 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 741
CrossesMustang Crk Br #2
Location1.6 MI SE of FM 740
RouteState Highway 741
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72783, -96.45701
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,692 (2023)
Projected traffic5,790 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2 carry?

About 11,692 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 741 over Mustang Crk Br #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.