FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek
FairWood County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of FM 515 · Structure no. 102500111001006
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,171
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 17 over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek carry?
About 2,171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 17 over Little Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.