US Bridges

FM 441 over East Mustang Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.95 MI S of FM 1300 · Structure no. 132410083701007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 441 over East Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 441 over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 428 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 441
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location1.95 MI S of FM 1300
RouteState Highway 441
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20652, -96.35151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2022)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 441 over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 441 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 441 over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 441 over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 441 over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.