SH 72 over Mustang Creek
FairLive Oak County, Texas · 5.3 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490027009022
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,586
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 72 over Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 72 over Mustang Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 4,586 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,004 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was SH 72 over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SH 72 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 72 over Mustang Creek carry?
About 4,586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SH 72 over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 72 over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.