US Bridges

FM 17 over Mustang CR

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.41 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 102340044303013

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 17 over Mustang CR is a concrete culvert carrying FM 17 over Mustang CR in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 77 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 4,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,288 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 17
CrossesMustang CR
Location0.41 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 17
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57439, -95.82926
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,554 (2023)
Projected traffic8,288 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 17 over Mustang CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 17 over Mustang CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 17 over Mustang CR carry?

About 4,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 17 over Mustang CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 17 over Mustang CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.