US Bridges

CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 3.1 MI NE of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0355001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 315
CrossesS Fork Mustang Creek
Location3.1 MI NE of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35648, -97.11221
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 315 over S 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 315 over S Fork Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.