US Bridges

Dobie RD over Mustang Creek

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 624 · Structure no. 221420AA0067001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dobie RD over Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dobie RD over Mustang Creek in La Salle 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 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2027. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDobie RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.50 MI W of FM 624
RouteCounty Highway 67
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41541, -99.21664
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2010)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Dobie RD over Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is Dobie RD 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 Dobie RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dobie RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dobie RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.