US Bridges

FM 741 over Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300109201353

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 741 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 741 over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 741
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of FM 740
RouteState Highway 741
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73228, -96.46281
Functional classUrban 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,101 (2022)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2030
Trucks4%
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 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 741 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 741 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 741 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 14,101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 741 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns FM 741 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.