US Bridges

Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 548 · Structure no. 181300D00247001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
8,161
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8,161 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,283 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgecrest RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.60 MI NW of FM 548
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75785, -96.44918
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,161 (2019)
Projected traffic10,283 by 2039
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgecrest RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 8,161 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgecrest RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.