US Bridges

CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 958 · Structure no. 131430AA0119001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 332
CrossesN Fork Mustang Creek
Location1.25 MI N of FM 958
RouteCounty Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38297, -97.17507
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 332 over N Fork 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 332 over N Fork Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.