US Bridges

Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.02 MI SE of Ranch RD · Structure no. 181300LI5382001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRambling Way
CrossesTrib Mustang Creek
Location0.02 MI SE of Ranch RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76672, -96.45406
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic200 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 Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambling Way 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rambling Way over Trib Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.