US Bridges

CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of Thd CR 507 · Structure no. 132410AA0511001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 382
CrossesMiddle Mustang Creek
Location1.50 MI W of Thd CR 507
RouteCounty Highway 382
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12107, -96.43027
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CO RD 382 over Middle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 382 over Middle Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.