US Bridges

CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410AA0497001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 356
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location1.45 MI W of FM 441
RouteCounty Highway 356
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15311, -96.37387
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 356 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 356 over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.