US Bridges

FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410042011009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
865
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 865 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 1300
CrossesWest Mustang Creek
Location0.10 MI W of FM 441
RouteState Highway 1300
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23482, -96.34968
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic865 (2022)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1300 over West 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek carry?

About 865 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek?

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

Who owns FM 1300 over West Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.