Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.75 MI SW of FM 2765 · Structure no. 132410008915024
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,972
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4,972 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Bu 59 S 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 Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek carry?
About 4,972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 59 S over East Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.