US Bridges

CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0295001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 322
CrossesN Fork Mustang Creek
Location1.00 MI E of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 322
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3866, -97.15486
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 322 over N Fork Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.