US Bridges

FM 210 over Mud Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 0.6 MI West of SH 79 · Structure no. 032520044404020

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
578
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 210 over Mud Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 210 over Mud Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 210
CrossesMud Creek
Location0.6 MI West of SH 79
RouteState Highway 210
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36238, -98.76016
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic578 (2020)
Projected traffic809 by 2040
Trucks14%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 210 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 210 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 210 over Mud Creek carry?

About 578 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 210 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 210 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.