US Bridges

FM 3024 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of FM 534 · Structure no. 161490007410022

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3024 over Mustang Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3024 over Mustang Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3024
CrossesMustang Creek
Location1.3 MI NW of FM 534
RouteState Highway 3024
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.26075, -97.93058
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2020)
Projected traffic620 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3024 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 3024 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3024 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 3024 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3024 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.