US Bridges

SH 95 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460032101011

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Mustang Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Mustang Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 79 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 4,269 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,863 by 2039. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.30 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5592, -97.40846
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,269 (2020)
Projected traffic6,863 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH 95 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 4,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.