FM 318 over Mustang Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 5.4 MI SW of US 77 · Structure no. 131430169602006
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 265 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 432
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 318 over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 318 over Mustang Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 FM 318 over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 318 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 318 over Mustang Creek carry?
About 432 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FM 318 over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 318 over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.