US Bridges

CR 402 over Mustang Creek

FairPosted for load

Leon County, Texas · 2.27 MI E of FM 2485 · Structure no. 171450AA0293001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 402 over Mustang Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 402 over Mustang Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 402
CrossesMustang Creek
Location2.27 MI E of FM 2485
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12626, -95.98424
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2016)
Projected traffic90 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 402 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is CR 402 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 402 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 402 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 402 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.