US 79 SB over Mustang Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of Bus 79 · Structure no. 142460032004066
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,103
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 79 SB over Mustang Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 79 SB over Mustang Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,103 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,801 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 79 SB over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 79 SB over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 79 SB over Mustang Creek carry?
About 4,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 79 SB over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 79 SB over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.