US Bridges

US 59 NB over East Mustang Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410008906179

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
157 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 NB over East Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 59 NB 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 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 17,959 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,333 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 59 NB
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 1160
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1217, -96.40129
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,959 (2024)
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 NB over East Mustang Creek built?

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

What condition is US 59 NB over East 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 January 2023.

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

About 17,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 59 NB over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 NB over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.