US Bridges

Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek

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Lamar County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Bu 271 · Structure no. 011390D00025001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek in Lamar 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 520 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChoctaw ST
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Bu 271
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52646, -95.31492
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is Choctaw ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Choctaw ST over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.