US Bridges

CR 407 over Mud Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.65 MI N of FM 1162 · Structure no. 132410AA1054001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 407 over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 407 over Mud Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 407
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.65 MI N of FM 1162
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19775, -96.209
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 407 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 407 over Mud 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 407 over Mud Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 407 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 407 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.