US 77A over Mustang Creek
FairLavaca County, Texas · 5.14 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 131430026903012
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,280
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 77A over Mustang Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 77A over Mustang Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 101 years old, older 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 3,280 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 77A over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US 77A over 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 US 77A over Mustang Creek carry?
About 3,280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 77A over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 77A over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.