US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of FM 481 · Structure no. 221590027601092

Built: 1971; 54 years old
Condition: Good; inspected October 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 29 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 4,093; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,093 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 57

CrossesMustang Creek Branch

Location2.00 MI NE of FM 481

RouteU.S. Route 57

CountyMaverick County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.84642, -100.30433

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionOctober 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

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 rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans4

Design loadUnknown

Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)

Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,093 (2020)

Projected traffic4,260 by 2033

Trucks31%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch carry?

About 4,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 57 over Mustang Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.