US Bridges

US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.40 MI SW of Lp 523 · Structure no. 132410008906058

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22,229
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1948, 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 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 22,229 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,120 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesMiddle Mustang Creek
Location0.40 MI SW of Lp 523
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09316, -96.43292
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,229 (2021)
Projected traffic31,120 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek carry?

About 22,229 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over Middle Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.