US Bridges

US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.55 MI E of Town East · Structure no. 180570009502001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,732
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,555 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesW Fork S Mesquite Creek
Location1.55 MI E of Town East
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79239, -96.64903
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2023)
Projected traffic103,555 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over W Fork S Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.