US Bridges

Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 1160 · Structure no. 132410008913023

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 97 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 523 (bus 59)
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of FM 1160
RouteState Highway 523
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11263, -96.40191
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic689 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is Lp 523 (bus 59) 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 Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 523 (bus 59) over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.