US Bridges

FM 548 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.3 MI SW of FM 741 · Structure no. 181300258801012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,309
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 548 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 548 over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 14,309 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,397 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 548
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.3 MI SW of FM 741
RouteState Highway 548
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72747, -96.46347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,309 (2022)
Projected traffic26,397 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 548 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 548 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 548 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 14,309 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 548 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 548 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.