US Bridges

IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek

Good

Leon County, Texas · 1.55 MI S of FM 977 · Structure no. 171450067504098

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 45 Wfr
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.55 MI S of FM 977
RouteInterstate 45
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12795, -95.97778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 45 Wfr 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 IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IH 45 Wfr over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.