US Bridges

FM 2757 over Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.4 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300281501001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2757 over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2757 over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2757
CrossesMustang Creek
Location2.4 MI SE of FM 740
RouteState Highway 2757
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67353, -96.47335
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2019)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 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 FM 2757 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2757 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2757 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2757 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2757 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.