US Bridges

US 80 WB FR over W Fork S Mesquite Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.45 MI West of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570009502007

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,985
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 WB FR over W Fork S Mesquite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 WB FR over W Fork S Mesquite Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 3,985 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,145 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 WB FR
CrossesW Fork S Mesquite Creek
Location1.45 MI West of IH 635
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79269, -96.6493
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,985 (2023)
Projected traffic4,145 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 80 WB FR over W Fork S Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 3,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 WB FR 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 WB FR over W Fork S Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.