US Bridges

US 59 SB over East Mustang Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410008906178

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,007
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 SB over East Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 SB over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 17,007 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,333 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 SB
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 1160
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12203, -96.40102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,007 (2021)
Projected traffic33,333 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 SB over East 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 SB over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 17,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 SB over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 SB over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.