US Bridges

FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 2.20 MI W of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410130201007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary is a concrete slab carrying FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 427 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1160
CrossesWest Mustang Tributary
Location2.20 MI W of SH 71
RouteState Highway 1160
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33072, -96.38996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1160 over West Mustang Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.