US Bridges

Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Loop 525 · Structure no. 132410C00575001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,034
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGladys ST
CrossesEast Mustang Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Loop 525
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18708, -96.28218
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2022)
Projected traffic345 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gladys ST 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 Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gladys ST over East Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.