US Bridges

E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300LI5248001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,544
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 39 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 1,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,162 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Bowie ST
CrossesTrib Mustang Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of FM 740
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75731, -96.46029
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,544 (2019)
Projected traffic2,162 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E Bowie ST over Trib 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 E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek carry?

About 1,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns E Bowie ST over Trib Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.