US Bridges

Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 548 · Structure no. 181300LI5242001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDon T Cates DR
CrossesTrib Mustang Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 548
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75074, -96.43904
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2019)
Projected traffic154 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Don T Cates DR over Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Don T Cates DR over Trib Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.